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Temuco, Araucanía

Chile

Regional capital38.7363° S, 72.5974° W

Temuco is a city located in Chile, specifically within the province of Araucanía. With a population of 238,129, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population238,129
ProvinceAraucanía
Coordinates38.7363° S, 72.5974° W
CountryChile
Rank in Chile#12 of 6,964

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Nearest Airports

Maquehue Airport

PZSRegional

4.8 km away

La Araucanía International Airport

ZCOInternational

21.6 km away

Agromanzún Airport

SCVULocal

22.7 km away

About Temuco

Geographically, Temuco is situated at coordinates -38.73628° latitude and -72.59738° longitude in the Southern Hemisphere. The city is positioned at an elevation of 104 meters and operates under the America/Santiago timezone.

Temuco ranks as the 12th largest city in Chile out of a total of 316 cities. The total urban population of Chile is 16,692,143, providing context for its relative size.

Cities in Araucanía

The city is part of the Araucanía province. Specific rankings within the province are not provided, and there are no additional cities listed in the evidence.

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Temuco.

Universities in Temuco

Temuco is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityQS
Temuco Catholic University
University of La Frontera
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Temuco?

The population of Temuco is 238,129.

In which province/state is Temuco located?

Temuco is located in the province of Araucanía.

What are the coordinates of Temuco?

The coordinates of Temuco are -38.73628° latitude and -72.59738° longitude.

What is the elevation of Temuco?

The elevation of Temuco is 104 meters.

Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)