Llanquihue, Chile

Llanquihue
Llanquihue
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 41°15′29″S 73°0′31″W / 41.25806°S 73.00861°W / -41.25806; -73.00861
CountryChile
RegionLos Lagos Region
ProvinceLlanquihue Province
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeVictor Angulo Muñoz (Ind.)
Area
  Total
420.8 km2 (162.5 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
16,249
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
  Urban
12,728
  Rural
3,609
Sex
  Men8,141
  Women8,196
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 65
ClimateCfb
WebsiteMunicipality of Llanquihue

Llanquihue (Spanish: [ʎaŋˈkiwe]) is a Chilean commune and city in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. The city lies on the western shore of Lake Llanquihue, where the Maullín River starts. It is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of Puerto Varas and 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of Frutillar and is connected to both cities by Chile Highway 5.