Vilcún, Administrative commune in Cautín Province, Chile
The town of Vilcún extends across 1,421 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 295 meters in the Araucanía Region of Chile.
Established on October 18, 1926, Vilcún emerged as an organized administrative entity within the Cautín Province, marking the beginning of its municipal development.
The name Vilcún originates from Mapudungun, the language of indigenous Mapuche people, translating to the word for lizard in their native tongue.
Located 39 kilometers from Temuco, Vilcún maintains connections with neighboring communities through Lord Cochranne Street, where the municipal offices operate.
The territory encompasses both urban and rural populations, with 13,467 residents living in countryside areas while 9,024 inhabitants occupy the town center.
Location: Cautín Province
Inception: October 18, 1926
Elevation above the sea: 295 m
Website: http://vilcun.cl
GPS coordinates: -39.11833,-72.37944
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:22
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