La Ligua

La Ligua
La Ligua


La Ligua
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 32°27′S 71°13′W / 32.450°S 71.217°W / -32.450; -71.217
Country Chile
Region Valparaíso
ProvincePetorca
Founded1754
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldePatricio Pallares
Area
  Total
1,163.4 km2 (449.2 sq mi)
Elevation
126 m (413 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
32,131
  Density28/km2 (72/sq mi)
  Urban
24,214
  Rural
7,773
Sex
  Men16,079
  Women15,908
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 33
WebsiteOfficial 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.