Teno

Teno is a Chilean city and commune in the Curicó Province, Maule Region. A large percentage of inhabitants are of mestizo and Mapuche Indian origin. The main economy is agricultural farming and livestock raising, often by huasos or Chilean cowhands and shepherds.

Teno


Teno
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 34°52′S 71°11′W
CountryChile
RegionMaule
ProvinceCuricó
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeSandra Valenzuela Pérez (UDI)
Area
  Total618.4 km2 (238.8 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total27,532
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
  Urban
6,729
  Rural
18,867
Sex
  Men13,298
  Women12,298
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 75
WebsiteMunicipality of Teno
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