Casablanca, Chile

Casablanca (Spanish pronunciation: [kasaˈβlaŋka]), meaning "white house", is a Chilean city and commune located in Valparaíso Province, Valparaíso Region.

Casablanca
Main square of Casablanca.
Casablanca
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°19′S 71°25′W
CountryChile
RegionValparaíso
ProvinceValparaíso
Founded1753
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeFrancisco Riquelme López (RD)
Area
  Total952.5 km2 (367.8 sq mi)
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total24,537
  Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
  Urban
15,209
  Rural
6,665
Demonym(s)Casablanquino, -a
Sex
  Men11,127
  Women10,747
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 32
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)
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