General Lagos
General Lagos (indigenous name: Takura) is Chile's northernmost commune in Parinacota Province, Arica and Parinacota Region. Its capital is Visviri.
General Lagos
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Coat of arms Map of General Lagos commune in Arica and Parinacota Region General Lagos Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (commune): 17°52′S 69°35′W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Arica y Parinacota |
| Province | Parinacota |
| Named for | Pedro Lagos |
| Capital | Visviri |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Alcalde | Gregorio Mendoza Chura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,244.4 km2 (866.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4,093 m (13,428 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Total | 625 |
| • Density | 0.28/km2 (0.72/sq mi) |
| Sex | |
| • Male | 761 |
| • Female | 418 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 58 |
| Website | Municipality of General Lagos |
The area, once part of Peru, was captured by Chilean forces in the War of the Pacific by its namesake and commander of Chilean troops in the Battle of Arica, General Pedro Lagos.
Tacora volcano lies in this commune.
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