Purén, Administrative commune in Malleco Province, Chile
Located at an elevation of 152 meters, Purén extends across 465 square kilometers of land in the Araucanía Region of southern Chile.
The Spanish colonial fort of San Juan Bautista de Purén was established in the mid-16th century under orders from Governor Pedro de Valdivia.
The name Purén originates from Mapudungun, the language of the Mapuche people, translating to a reference about marshy terrain.
The municipality dedicates substantial areas to forest exploitation and agriculture, with particular focus on the cultivation of white strawberries.
Recent archaeological investigations near Purén revealed the presence of pre-Hispanic proto-pyramids, adding to the historical significance of the region.
Location: Malleco Province
Location: Araucanía Region
Inception: February 9, 1869
Elevation above the sea: 152 m
Website: http://puren.cl
GPS coordinates: -38.01667,-73.08333
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:11
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