Lanco, Chile

Lanco is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Lanco. It is located in Valdivia Province in Los Ríos Region, about 69 km (43 mi) northeast of Valdivia by road, close to Cruces River.

Lanco
City and Commune
Lanco at night
Map of Lanco commune in Los Rios Region
Lanco
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 39°27′S 72°47′W
CountryChile
RegionLos Rios
ProvinceValdivia
Founded28 December 1917
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeLuis Cuvertino Gómez (PS)
Area
  Total532.4 km2 (205.6 sq mi)
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total15,836
  Density30/km2 (77/sq mi)
  Urban
10,383
  Rural
4,724
Sex
  Men7,415
  Women7,692
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 63
ClimateCfb
WebsiteMunicipality of Lanco
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