Los Muermos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Los Muermos
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Los Lagos | |||
| Province | Llanquihue | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 1,245.8 km2 (481.0 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 16,132 | |||
| • Density | 12.9491/km2 (33.5380/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 5,707 | |||
| • Rural | 11,257 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 8,939 | |||
| • Women | 8,025 | |||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 65 | |||
Los Muermos is a city and a commune located in southern Chile. It is part of the Llanquihue Province in the Los Lagos Region. A commune is like a local government area.
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About Los Muermos
Los Muermos is a city and a commune. This means it is both a town where people live and an area managed by a local government. It is found in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. This region is known for its beautiful lakes and green landscapes.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2002, a count of the population was done. This is called a census. Los Muermos had 16,964 people living there. More men lived there (8,939) than women (8,025).
Most people in Los Muermos live in rural areas. About 11,257 people lived in the countryside. Only 5,707 people lived in the urban areas, which are the more built-up parts of the city. The total population changed only a little between 1992 and 2002.
What is the Climate Like?
Los Muermos has a mild climate. This means it doesn't get too hot or too cold. There is also plenty of rain throughout the year. This type of weather is called a "marine west coast climate." It's often found in areas near oceans.
| Climate data for Los Muermos | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
16 (60) |
13 (56) |
11 (52) |
11 (51) |
12 (53) |
13 (56) |
15 (59) |
17 (62) |
18 (65) |
16 (60) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11 (52) |
11 (52) |
9 (49) |
8 (47) |
7 (44) |
6 (43) |
5 (41) |
5 (41) |
6 (42) |
7 (44) |
8 (47) |
10 (50) |
8 (46) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 120 (4.7) |
110 (4.3) |
150 (6.1) |
190 (7.5) |
280 (10.9) |
250 (9.8) |
270 (10.8) |
240 (9.4) |
160 (6.3) |
140 (5.4) |
140 (5.5) |
140 (5.5) |
2,200 (86) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
How Los Muermos is Governed
Los Muermos is managed by a local government called a municipality. This municipality has a municipal council. The council makes decisions for the commune.
The Mayor of Los Muermos
The leader of the municipal council is called an alcalde, which means mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people in an election every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the mayor of Los Muermos was Emilio González Burgos. He belonged to a political party called the UDI.
Representing Los Muermos in Government
People from Los Muermos also help make laws for the whole country. They do this by electing representatives to the national government.
In the Chamber of Deputies
Los Muermos is part of an area that elects members to the Chamber of Deputies. This is like one of the houses of parliament. These representatives help create laws for Chile.
In the Senate
The commune also has representatives in the Senate. The Senate is the other house of parliament. Senators work on important laws and decisions for the entire country.
See also
In Spanish: Los Muermos para niños
