La Ligua
La Ligua | |
|---|---|
La Ligua | |
| Coordinates: 32°27′S 71°13′W / 32.450°S 71.217°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Valparaíso |
| Province | Petorca |
| Founded | 1754 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Patricio Pallares |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,163.4 km2 (449.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
• Total | 32,131 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 24,214 |
| • Rural | 7,773 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 16,079 |
| • Women | 15,908 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 33 |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
La Ligua (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈliɣwa]) is a city and commune that is the capital of Petorca Province in the Valparaíso Region. It is known for its textile manufacturing and traditional Chilean pastries.