Lonquimay, Mountain town and commune in Malleco Province, Chile
Located at 842 meters above sea level, Lonquimay extends across 3,914 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in southern Chile's Araucanía Region.
The municipality of Lonquimay was officially established on January 25, 1897, following regional administrative reforms in the Malleco Province.
The population of 10,237 inhabitants maintains traditional rural practices, with two-thirds of residents living in scattered agricultural settlements across the commune.
The Corralco Mountain and Ski Resort near Lonquimay provides winter sports facilities from June through September with natural snow conditions.
The railway infrastructure includes Chile's longest tunnel measuring 4,563 meters, originally intended for connecting with Argentina through the Andes Mountains.
Location: Malleco Province
Inception: January 25, 1897
Elevation above the sea: 842 m
Website: http://turismolonquimay.cl
GPS coordinates: -38.43333,-71.23333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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