Lumaco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lumaco
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Araucanía | |||
| Province | Malleco | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 1,119.0 km2 (432.0 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 11,405 | |||
| • Density | 10.1921/km2 (26.3975/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 4,132 | |||
| • Rural | 7,273 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 6,074 | |||
| • Women | 5,331 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | country 56 + city 45 | |||
Lumaco is a small town and a commune in Malleco Province, which is part of the Araucanía Region in Chile. The name Lumaco comes from the Mapudungun language. It means "water of luma", referring to a type of plant.
Lumaco is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) northeast of Temuco. It is also 52 kilometers (32 miles) from Angol. The area around Lumaco and Purén is very important for history. Many old sites from the Mapuche people and early Spanish settlers have been found here.
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Discover Lumaco's Location
Lumaco is located in a central part of Chile. It shares its borders with several other communes. To the north, you'll find Purén and Los Sauces. To the east, it borders Traiguén and Galvarino.
Lumaco's Neighbors
South of Lumaco are Cholchol and Carahue. These towns are in Cautin Province. To the west, Lumaco connects with Tirúa and Contulmo. These are part of the Arauco Province in the Biobío Region.
Understanding Lumaco's Geography
Lumaco is known for its natural setting. An important historical event related to its geography happened nearby. The epicenter of the 1960 Valdivia earthquake was close to Lumaco. This earthquake was the strongest ever recorded in the world.
Lumaco's Population and People
The National Statistics Institute conducted a census in 2002. This census helps us understand the people living in Lumaco.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2002 census, Lumaco covers an area of 1,119 square kilometers (432 square miles). It had 11,405 inhabitants at that time. There were 6,074 men and 5,331 women.
Urban and Rural Living
Most people in Lumaco live in rural areas. About 7,273 people (63.8%) lived in the countryside. The remaining 4,132 people (36.2%) lived in urban areas, like the town itself. Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Lumaco decreased by 7%. This means 853 fewer people lived there.
How Lumaco is Governed
Lumaco is a commune, which is a local government area in Chile. It is a third-level administrative division of Chile.
Local Government Leaders
A municipal council helps run the commune. The council is led by an alcalde. The alcalde is like a mayor. This leader is chosen directly by the people every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde of Lumaco was Manuel Painiqueo Tragnolao. He belonged to the Socialist Party.
