Río Negro, Chile
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| Mayor | Arturo Andrade Cano (2004–2008) | |
| Country | ||
| Region | Los Lagos Region | |
| Province | Osorno Province | |
| Senatorial Electoral Circumscription | Tenth South Region | |
| Electoral District | District Nº 56 | |
| Area | 1,266 km2 | |
| Population Census 2002 | 14.732 people | |
| Density | 11.64 hab/km2 | |
| Hour Zone | GMT/UTC -4 Continental Chile | |
| Gentilicio | Rionegrino | |
| Foundation | March 12, 1896 | |
Río Negro, Commune (Comuna) located in the Province of Osorno, The Lakes Region, Chile, 38 km to the south of Osorno and 6 km of 5 Route the South. It has an area of 1,266 km² and a population of 14,732 inhabitants (7,204 women and 7,528 men according to census 2002).
The commune is bordered on the north by Osorno, Saint John of the Coast (San Juan de la Costa), to the east by Octay Port (Puerto Octay), the west by the Pacific Ocean, and the south by Purranque.
Together with the communes of Puyehue, Octay Port (Puerto Octay), Purranque, Fresia, Frutillar, Llanquihue, Port Twigs (Puerto Varas) and The Muermos the Electoral District Nº 56 and belongs to 17ª Senatorial Circumscription (The South Lakes).
History
In 19th century the Commune was a great property located between Chahuilco and Purranque, call Curileufu by the natives ( curi: black, leufu: river). It was founded on lands donated by gift from Jose Miguel Alderete, the year 1896. The first inhabitants were indigenous of the zone.The first mayor was Pedro González. Rio Negro
Localities and Sectors
- Riachuelo(Brook);
- Chifin;
- Huellelhue Creek;
- Millantué;
- Chan-Chan;
- Chahuilco;
- Ñancuan;
- Three Matting;
- White River;
- The Handbag;
Climate
The climate is temperate rainy, with average temperatures of 11.4 °C.External links
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