Collipulli
Collipulli is a city and commune forming part of the Malleco Province in the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. Its name means "coloured lands" in the Mapuche language spoken in the area. It has a population of 22,354 (2005) and an area of 1,296 km2 (500 sq mi). Its current mayor is Manuel Macaya Ramírez.
Collipulli | |
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City and Commune | |
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Flag Coat of arms Location of Collipulli within the Araucanía Region Collipulli Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 37°57′S 72°26′W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Araucanía |
| Province | Malleco |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Manuel Macaya Ramírez (Independent) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,295.9 km2 (500.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Total | 23,321 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 16,006 |
| • Rural | 6,348 |
| Demonym | Collipullense |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 11,106 |
| • Women | 11,248 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | country 56 + city 45 |
| Website | Municipality of Collipulli |
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