Mariquina, Chile

San José de la Mariquina
Flag of San José de la Mariquina
Coat of arms of San José de la Mariquina
Location of Mariquina commune in Los Rios Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Mariquina
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 39°31′S 72°58′W / 39.517°S 72.967°W / -39.517; -72.967
CountryChile
RegionLos Rios
ProvinceValdivia
Founded asSan José de La Mariquina
Founded10 December 1850
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeRolando Mitre
Area
 • Total1,320.5 km2 (509.8 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)[2]
 • Total19,823
 • Density15/km2 (39/sq mi)
 • Urban
8,925
 • Rural
9,298
Sex
 • Men9,361
 • Women8,862
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 63
WebsiteMunicipality of Mariquina

Mariquina is a commune in southern Chile, Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region. It is located about 40 km northeast of Valdivia, close to Cruces River. The capital is the city of San José de la Mariquina. The commune's main economic activities are agriculture, cattle farming and wood pulp manufacturing.

  1. ^ "Municipality of Mariquina" (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2010.

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