Temuco

Temuco is a Chilean city with 245,347 inhabitants (2002 census).

Temuco
City and Commune
Coat of arms
Map of Temuco commune in Araucanía Region
Coordinates: 38°44′S 72°40′W
Country	Chile
Region	Araucanía
Province	Cautín
Founded	24 February 1881
Government [1][2]
• Type	Municipality
• Alcalde	Miguel Becker Alvear (RN)
Area [3]
• Total	464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Population  (2002 Census)[3]
• Total	245,347
• Density	530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
• Urban	232,528
• Rural	12,819
Sex [3]
• Men	117,071
• Women	128,276
Time zone	UTC−4 (CLT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code	56 + 45
Website	Municipality of Temuco

History

Temuco was founded by Manuel Recabarren naming the place Fuerte Recabarren(Fort Recabarren) during the Occupation of Araucania on 1881.

Gallery

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  The Bus Station of Temuco
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  Caupolicán Tower
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  Skyline of Temuco