Lanco, Chile facts for kids
Lanco is a city and commune located in southern Chile. It's part of the Los Rios Region and is found in Valdivia Province. The city is about 69 kilometers (43 miles) northeast of Valdivia, near the Cruces River.
Lanco is managed by its own local government, called the Municipality of Lanco. It's a place where many people live, work, and go to school.
Quick facts for kids
Lanco
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Lanco at night
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Map of Lanco commune in Los Rios Region
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 Lanco, Chile
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile |
| Region | Los Rios |
| Province | Valdivia |
| Founded | 28 December 1917 |
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| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 532.4 km2 (205.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 15,836 |
| • Density | 29.745/km2 (77.038/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 10,383 |
| • Rural | 4,724 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 7,415 |
| • Women | 7,692 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 63 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | Municipality of Lanco |
People Living in Lanco
Lanco is home to many people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place. According to the 2002 census, Lanco had 15,107 inhabitants. This included 7,415 men and 7,692 women.
Most people, about 10,383 (68.7%), lived in the urban areas, which are the more city-like parts. The rest, 4,724 people (31.3%), lived in rural areas, which are the countryside parts. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Lanco grew by 9.8%.
Getting Around Lanco
Getting to and from Lanco is easy because a major highway, Chile Route 5, passes right by the city. This highway connects Lanco to other important places in Chile.
How Lanco is Governed
Lanco is a commune, which is a type of local government area in Chile. It's like a town or district. The commune is run by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is like the mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde of Lanco was Luis Cuvertino Gómez. He was a member of the Socialist Party.
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