Lebu, Chile
Lebu is a port city and commune in central Chile administered by the Municipality of Lebu. Lebu is also the capital of Arauco Province in Bío Bío Region. It lies on the south bank of the mouth of the Lebu River.
Lebu | |
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City and Commune | |
Panoramical view of Lebu | |
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Coat of arms Location of the Lebu commune in Bío Bío Region Lebu Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 37°36′S 73°40′W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Bío Bío |
| Province | Arauco |
| Founded | 8 October 1862 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Cristián Abel Peña Morales (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 561.4 km2 (216.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Total | 23,722 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 21,991 |
| • Rural | 3,044 |
| Demonym | Lebulense |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 12,416 |
| • Women | 12,619 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 41 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
The commune includes Mocha Island.
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