Itata Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Itata Province Provincia de Itata
Province
Location in the Ñuble Region
Country	Chile
Region	Ñuble
Capital	Quirihue
Communes	List of 7
Area
• Total	2,177.11 km2 (840.59 sq mi)
Population  (2017)
• Total	53,832
• Density	18.13/km2 (47.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−4 (CLT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−3 (CLST)

The Itata Province is a region in Chile. It is one of the three provinces that make up the Ñuble Region. The main city and capital of Itata Province is Quirihue.

In 2017, about 53,832 people lived in Itata Province. The province covers an area of about 2,177 square kilometers (840 square miles). This makes it a place with a lot of natural beauty and space.

What are the Towns and Cities in Itata Province?

Exploring the Communes of Itata

In Chile, a "commune" is like a local area or a group of towns and cities. Itata Province is divided into seven different communes. Each commune has its own local government and unique features.

Here are the communes in Itata Province and how many people lived in them in 2017:

• Quirihue: This is the capital city of the province, with about 11,429 people.
• Cobquecura: Home to around 1,493 people, known for its beautiful coastline.
• Ninhue: About 5,738 people live here.
• Treguaco: This commune has a population of about 5,296 people.
• Portezuelo: Around 4,953 people live in Portezuelo.
• Coelemu: This is the most populated commune, with about 16,082 people.
• Ránquil: About 5,683 people call Ránquil home.