Temuco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Temuco
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Map of Temuco commune in Araucanía Region
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Araucanía | |
| Province | Cautín | |
| Founded | 24 February 1881 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 464 km2 (179 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 245,347 | |
| • Density | 528.8/km2 (1,369.5/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 232,528 | |
| • Rural | 12,819 | |
| Sex | ||
| • Men | 117,071 | |
| • Women | 128,276 | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 45 | |
| Website | Municipality of Temuco | |
Temuco is a Chilean city with 245,347 inhabitants (2002 census).
Contents
History
The actual Temuco was founded by Manuel Recabarren naming the place like Fuerte Recabarren(Fort Recabarren) during the Occupation of the Araucania on 1881.
Gallery
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The Bus Station of Temuco
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Caupolicán Tower
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Skyline of Temuco
Images for kids
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Luma apiculata
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Llaima volcano located in the Andes as seen from Temuco valley
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Marsano building beside Feria Pinto
See also
In Spanish: Temuco para niños
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