Teno

Teno


Teno
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 34°52′S 71°11′W / 34.867°S 71.183°W / -34.867; -71.183
CountryChile
RegionMaule
ProvinceCuricó
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeSandra Valenzuela Pérez (UDI)
Area
  Total
618.4 km2 (238.8 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
27,532
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
  Urban
6,729
  Rural
18,867
Sex
  Men13,298
  Women12,298
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 75
WebsiteMunicipality of Teno

Teno is a Chilean city and commune in the Curicó Province, Maule Region. A large percentage of inhabitants are of mestizo and Mapuche Indian origin. The main economy is agricultural farming and livestock raising, often by huasos or Chilean cowhands and shepherds.