Constitución, Chile

Constitución


Constitución
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 35°20′S 72°25′W / 35.333°S 72.417°W / -35.333; -72.417
CountryChile
RegionMaule
ProvinceTalca
Founded1794
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeFabián Perez(PR)
Area
  Total
1,343.6 km2 (518.8 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
41,207
  Density31/km2 (79/sq mi)
  Urban
37,202
  Rural
8,879
DemonymMaulino/a
Sex
  Men23,389
  Women22,692
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 71
Websitewww.constitucion.cl (in Spanish)

Constitución (Spanish pronunciation: [konstituˈsjon]) is a city and commune of Talca Province, Maule Region, Chile. It was historically a popular seaside resort. However, following the growth of the industrial sector (paper and pulp) tourism has since declined. Constitución is a minor port in Chile.