Los Ríos Region

The Los Ríos Region (Spanish: Región de Los Ríos, pronounced [los ˈri.os], lit. Region of the Rivers) is one of Chile's 16 regions, the country's first-order administrative divisions. Its capital is Valdivia. It began to operate as a region on October 2, 2007, having been created by subdividing the Los Lagos Region in southern Chile. It consists of two provinces: Valdivia and the newly created Ranco Province, which was formerly part of Valdivia Province.

Los Ríos Region
Región de Los Ríos
Map of Los Ríos Region
Coordinates: 39°48′30″S 73°14′30″W
Country Chile
CapitalValdivia
ProvincesValdivia, Ranco
Government
  IntendantCésar Asenjo (UDI)
Area
  Total18,429.5 km2 (7,115.7 sq mi)
  Rank11
Highest elevation
2,236 m (7,336 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2017 census)
  Total380,181
  Rank11
  Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)
  Total$4.703 billion (2014)
  Per capita$11,711 (2014)
ISO 3166 codeCL-LR
HDI (2019)0.795
high
WebsiteOfficial website
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