Freire, Chile

Freire is a Chilean town and commune in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 21,750 and has an area of 935.2 km2 (361 sq mi).

Freire
Town and Commune



Freire
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 38°57′21″S 72°37′32″W
CountryChile
RegionAraucanía
ProvinceCautín
Founded7 December 1882
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeLuis Armando Arias Lopez (2021-2025)
Area
  Total935.2 km2 (361.1 sq mi)
 As of 2012 Census
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2017 Census)
  Total22,390
  Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
DemonymFreirense
Sex
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 45
WebsiteMunicipality of Freire

The town of Freire lies at the junction of Chile Highway 5 and the Route CH-199, which links Freire with Villarrica and Pucón.

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