Quirihue

Quirihue (Spanish pronunciation: [kiˈɾiwe]) is a Chilean city in Quirihue, Itata Province, Ñuble Region. It is located about 72 kilometers northwest of Chillán and 410 km southwest of Santiago.

Quirihue
Quirihue
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 36°17′S 72°32′W
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceItata
FoundedJanuary 17, 1749
Founded asVilla San Antonio Abad of Quirihue
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeTomás Irribarra De La Torre (PRSD)
Area
  Total589.0 km2 (227.4 sq mi)
Elevation
231 m (758 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total12,562
  Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
  Urban
7,952
  Rural
3,477
Sex
  Men5,852
  Women5,577
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area codecountry 56 + city 42
Websitewww.municipalidadquirihue.cl
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