Corte Alto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corte Alto
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| Region | Los Lagos |
| Province | Osorno |
| Municipalidad | Purranque |
| Comuna | Purranque |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipalidad |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population
(2017 census)
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| • Total | 1,774 |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (Chilean Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (Chilean Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | Country + town = 56 + 64 |
Corte Alto is a small town in Chile. It is located in the southern part of the country. This town is found in the Osorno Province. It is part of the Los Lagos Region.
Corte Alto is about 1 kilometer west of Chile Route 5. This is a major highway in Chile. In 2017, about 1,774 people lived in Corte Alto. It is a quiet place south of the city of Purranque.
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Where is Corte Alto?
Corte Alto is in the Zona Sur, or "Southern Zone," of Chile. This area is known for its beautiful lakes and volcanoes. The town is part of the Purranque commune. A commune is like a local government area.
What is a Commune?
A commune is a small administrative division. It helps manage local services. These services include things like roads and public spaces. The mayor, called an Alcalde in Chile, leads the commune.
Local Government
The current mayor of the Purranque commune is César Crot Vargas. He helps make decisions for Corte Alto. The mayor works to improve the town for its residents.
Quick Facts About Corte Alto
- Corte Alto is located at coordinates 40°57′6.23″S 73°9′30.08″W.
- The town is about 138 meters above sea level.
- It uses Chilean Standard Time, which is UTC−04:00.
- During daylight saving time, it switches to UTC−03:00.
See also
- In Spanish: Corte Alto para niños
