Rengo

Rengo is a city and commune located in the Zona Central of Chile, situated in the Cachapoal Province of the O'Higgins Region at a distance of 28 km (17 mi) south of the city of Rancagua and 114 km (71 mi) south of the national capital Santiago. It was named after the courageous Toqui Rengo for his particular bravery at the Battle of Lagunillas.

Rengo


Rengo
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 34°25′S 70°52′W
CountryChile
RegionO'Higgins
ProvinceCachapoal
Founded1695
Founded byTomás Marín González de Poveda
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeCarlos Soto
Area
  Total591.5 km2 (228.4 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total55,757
  Density94/km2 (240/sq mi)
  Urban
37,075
  Rural
13,755
Demonym(s)Renguino,-a
Sex
  Men25,311
  Women25,519
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code+56 72
Websitewww.municipalidadrengo.cl (in Spanish)
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