Lago Ranco, Chile

Lago Ranco is a town and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Lago Ranco. It is located in Ranco Province in Los Ríos Region. Lago Ranco takes its name from Ranco Lake, which it shares with the commune of Futrono.

Lago Ranco
Town and commune


Lago Ranco
Location in Chile
Coordinates (town): 40°19′S 72°30′W
CountryChile
RegionLos Ríos
ProvinceRanco
Lago Ranco14 February 1941
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeSantiago Rosas Lobos (PDC)
Area
  Total1,763.3 km2 (680.8 sq mi)
Elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total9,575
  Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
  Urban
2,205
  Rural
7,893
Sex
  Men5,295
  Women4,803
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 63
WebsiteMunicipality of Lago Ranco
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