Malleco Province facts for kids
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Malleco Province
Provincia de Malleco
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region | Araucanía | ||||
| Capital | Angol | ||||
| Comunas | See list | ||||
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| • Type | Provincial | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 13,433.3 km2 (5,186.6 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 201,615 | ||||
| • Density | 15.00860/km2 (38.87209/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobernacionmalleco.gov.cl/ | ||||
The Malleco Province (which is Provincia de Malleco in Spanish) is an important part of Chile. It is one of two provinces in the Araucanía Region. This region is in the southern part of Chile. The main city and capital of Malleco Province is Angol.
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Where is Malleco Province Located?
Malleco Province is found in the northern part of the Araucanía Region. It covers a large area of about 13,433 square kilometers (5,187 square miles). The capital city, Angol, is located in the northwestern part of the province.
What are Malleco's Borders?
Malleco Province shares its borders with several other places. To the north, it is next to the Bío Bío Province. To the east, it borders Argentina. The Cautín Province is to the south. Finally, to the west, you will find the Arauco Province.
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What is the Climate Like?
The climate in Malleco Province, especially around Angol, gets a good amount of rain. The average rainfall each year is about 1,094.8 millimeters (43.1 inches). The wettest month is usually July, with about 238.6 millimeters (9.4 inches) of rain. February is the driest month, receiving only about 12 millimeters (0.5 inches) of rain on average.
How Many People Live in Malleco?
According to the last national census in 2002, about 201,615 people lived in Malleco Province. This means there were about 15 people living in each square kilometer. Most of the people, around 139,261, lived in cities or towns. This was about 69% of the total population.
The biggest city in the province is its capital, Angol. In 2002, Angol had a population of 43,801 people.
How is Malleco Province Governed?
Malleco is a province, which is a type of administrative division in Chile. It is made up of 11 smaller areas called comunas (communes). The main city, Angol, is the capital of the province. A person called a governor is in charge of running the province.
Here is a list of the communes in Malleco Province:
| Code | Commune Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
Population (2002) |
Density (people/km²) |
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| 09201 | 22 Angol | Angol | 1,194.4 | 48,996 | 41.0 |
| 09202 | 23 Collipulli | Collipulli | 1,295.9 | 22,354 | 17.2 |
| 09203 | 24 Curacautín | Curacautín | 1,664.0 | 16,970 | 10.2 |
| 09204 | 25 Ercilla | Ercilla | 499.7 | 9,041 | 18.1 |
| 09205 | 26 Lonquimay | Lonquimay | 3,914.2 | 10,237 | 2.6 |
| 09206 | 27 Los Sauces | Los Sauces | 849.8 | 7,581 | 8.9 |
| 09207 | 28 Lumaco | Lumaco | 1,119.0 | 11,405 | 10.2 |
| 09208 | 29 Purén | Purén | 464.9 | 12,868 | 27.7 |
| 09209 | 30 Renaico | Renaico | 267.4 | 9,128 | 34.1 |
| 09210 | 31 Traiguén | Traiguén | 908.0 | 19,534 | 21.5 |
| 09211 | 32 Victoria | Victoria | 1,256.0 | 33,501 | 26.7 |
| Total for Malleco Province | 13,433.3 | 201,615 | 15.0 | ||
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In Spanish: Provincia de Malleco para niños
