General Lagos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
General Lagos
Takura
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Arica y Parinacota |
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| Province | Parinacota | ||||
| Named for | Pedro Lagos | ||||
| Capital | Visviri | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Municipal council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 2,244.4 km2 (866.6 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 4,093 m (13,428 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 625 | ||||
| • Density | 0.27847/km2 (0.7212/sq mi) | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Male | 761 | ||||
| • Female | 418 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 58 | ||||
| Website | Municipality of General Lagos | ||||
General Lagos is a special area in the very north of Chile. Its original name in an indigenous language is Takura. It is part of the Parinacota Province in the Arica and Parinacota Region. The main town, or capital, of General Lagos is called Visviri.
This area used to be part of Peru. It became part of Chile after a big conflict called the War of the Pacific. Chilean forces, led by a brave commander named General Pedro Lagos, took control of the area. The commune is named after him.
You can also find the Tacora volcano located within this commune.
Who Lives in General Lagos?
General Lagos is a quiet place with not many people. According to a count done in 2012, about 625 people live there. Most of these people live in rural areas, meaning they live in the countryside rather than in big cities.
How General Lagos is Governed
General Lagos is managed by a municipal council. This council helps make decisions for the area. The leader of the council is called an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The people living in General Lagos get to choose their alcalde every four years. For example, from 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Gregorio Mendoza Chura.
See also
In Spanish: General Lagos (comuna) para niños
