Cholchol

Cholchol
Town and Commune



Location of the Cholchol commune in the Araucanía Region
Cholchol
Location in Chile
Nickname: 
chol chol city
Coordinates: 38°36′S 72°50′W / 38.600°S 72.833°W / -38.600; -72.833
CountryChile
RegionAraucanía
ProvinceCautín
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeLuis Huirilef Barra
Area
 • Total
427.9 km2 (165.2 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (11.611 censo 2017)
 • Total
10,382
 • Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)
 • Urban
3,355
 • Rural
6,710
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(+56) 45
WebsiteMunicipality of Cholchol

Cholchol is a Chilean town and commune located in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. The commune was created by Law 19,944 on April 22, 2004, by dividing off the northern area of the existing Nueva Imperial commune.

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