Futrono

Futrono (from the Mapudungun: Futronhue, meaning "place of smoke") is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Futrono. It is located in Ranco Province in Los Ríos Region, on the northwest shore of Ranco Lake.

(Futrono)
Futronhue
City and Commune
(Futrono)
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 40°08′S 72°24′W
CountryChile
Regions of ChileLos Ríos
ProvinceRanco
Founded asFutrono
Founded12 June 1941
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeJorge Guillermo Tatter Oñate (UDI)
Area
  Total2,120.6 km2 (818.8 sq mi)
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total13,736
  Density6.5/km2 (17/sq mi)
  Urban
8,399
  Rural
6,582
Sex
  Men7,647
  Women7,334
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 63
Websitewww.municipalidadfutrono.cl
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