Corral, Chile
Corral | |
|---|---|
View of Corral from the hills | |
| Coordinates: 39°53′18″S 73°25′57″W / 39.88833°S 73.43250°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Los Ríos |
| Province | Valdivia |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Miguel Hernández Mella (ILE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 766.7 km2 (296.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 5,084 |
| • Density | 6.6/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,670 |
| • Rural | 1,793 |
| Demonym | Corraleño |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 2,864 |
| • Women | 2,599 |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 63 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | Municipality of Corral |
Corral is a town, commune, and sea port in Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region, Chile. It is located south of Corral Bay. During the colonial period, Corral was the headquarters of the Valdivian Fort System, which protected Valdivia. Economic activities in Corral revolve around forestry, aquaculture, fishing, port services and both heritage, and eco tourism.
The town is connected by road to Valdivia and Caleta Chaihuín, as well as via ferry to Niebla.