Lago Verde, Chile facts for kids
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Lago Verde
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Aysén | |||
| Province | Coihaique | |||
| Founded as | Villa La Tapera | |||
| Founded | 1926 | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 5,622.3 km2 (2,170.8 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 869 | |||
| • Density | 0.15456/km2 (0.40032/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 0 | |||
| • Rural | 869 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 67 | |||
| Climate | Cfb | |||
| Website | Municipality of Lago Verde | |||
Lago Verde is a small town in Chile. It is located near the start of the Cisnes River. This town is part of the Coihaique Province in the Aysén Region. The main town, Lago Verde, is also the center for its local government.
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History of Lago Verde
Early Inhabitants and Settlement
Long ago, the Tehuelche people lived in this area. They were hunter gatherers who moved around to find food. People have lived here for at least 2,800 years. Some experts think people might have been here even longer, since the end of the last ice age, about 11,400 years ago.
European settlers started arriving in the early 1900s. By 1914, some had settled near the upper parts of the Cisnes River. In the early 1920s, a large farm called "Sociedad Ganadera Cisnes" was created. It covered a huge area, over 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles). This farm included most of what is now the La Tapera district.
Founding of Towns and Local Government
The area became more organized when Villa La Tapera was officially started on December 26, 1926. Later, in 1936, land was set aside to create the town of Lago Verde.
In 1950, a young man from France named Edward Simon bought land in Lago Verde. He opened a hotel called "Cacique Blanco." He also started farming and ranching to support his hotel. Villa La Tapera became an official town in 1966.
The area continued to grow and develop. In 1979, the "commune" of Lago Verde was created. A commune is like a local government area. Then, in 1981, Lago Verde became a municipality, which means it has its own local government. The town of Villa Amengual was founded in 1982.
Connecting the Region
In 1992, a new road was finished. This road connected Lago Verde to La Junta. A bridge was also built over the Rosselot River. This new road made it much easier for people to travel and communicate within the region.
Population and Area
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count done in 2012, Lago Verde has 869 people living there. The total area of the commune is about 5,622 square kilometers (2,171 square miles). This means that Lago Verde is a completely rural area, with no large cities.
The number of people living in Lago Verde has been going down. In 2002, there were 1,062 people. In 1992, there were 1,168 people.
Local Government
How Lago Verde is Run
Lago Verde is a "commune," which is a type of local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. The head of this council is called an alcalde (mayor). The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. The alcalde from 2012 to 2016 was Nelson Opazo López.
Representatives in Government
Lago Verde is part of a larger area for elections. In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of Chile's parliament, Lago Verde is represented by René Alinco and David Sandoval. They represent the entire Aysén Region.
In the Senate, which is the other part of Chile's parliament, Lago Verde is represented by Antonio Horvath Kiss and Patricio Walker Prieto. They also represent the Aysén Region.
Climate in Lago Verde
The climate in Lago Verde is generally cool and wet. It is known as an oceanic climate. This means it has mild summers and cool winters. Rain is spread throughout the year.
| Climate data for Lago Verde (Rio Cisnes), elevation 700 m (2,300 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
15.2 (59.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
4.3 (39.7) |
6.1 (43.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
13.0 (55.4) |
15.6 (60.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
11.8 (53.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.8 (53.2) |
10.4 (50.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
6.2 (43.2) |
3.2 (37.8) |
0.6 (33.1) |
0.3 (32.5) |
0.9 (33.6) |
3.2 (37.8) |
6.3 (43.3) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.9 (51.6) |
5.9 (42.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
4.2 (39.6) |
3.0 (37.4) |
1.6 (34.9) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
0.3 (32.5) |
2.8 (37.0) |
4.3 (39.7) |
1.0 (33.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15.2 (0.60) |
16.3 (0.64) |
26.0 (1.02) |
36.4 (1.43) |
67.5 (2.66) |
48.2 (1.90) |
73.9 (2.91) |
74.0 (2.91) |
37.1 (1.46) |
18.0 (0.71) |
15.9 (0.63) |
23.7 (0.93) |
452.2 (17.8) |
| Source: Meteorología Interactiva | |||||||||||||
See also
- In Spanish: Lago Verde (comuna) para niños
