Parral, Chile

Parral is a city and commune in the Linares Province of Chile's Maule Region.

Parral
Villa Reina Luisa del Parral
Parral
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 36°09′S 71°50′W
CountryChile
RegionMaule
ProvinceLinares
Founded1795
Founded byAmbrosio O'Higgins
Named forMaria Luisa of Parma
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldePaula Retamal Urrutia (PDC)
Area
  Total1,638.4 km2 (632.6 sq mi)
Elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total38,922
  Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
  Urban
26,397
  Rural
11,425
Sex
  Men18,963
  Women18,859
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Postal code
3630000
Area code56 + 73
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)
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