Cauquenes Province, Administrative province in Maule Region, Chile.
The province encompasses three communes - Cauquenes, Chanco, and Pelluhue - covering 3,027 square kilometers of diverse landscapes between agricultural plains and coastal areas.
The provincial capital Cauquenes was established in 1742 on land given by indigenous leaders to Spanish authorities, marking a significant transition in regional governance.
Local traditions center around cheese production in Chanco, wine cultivation throughout the province, and fishing activities in the coastal town of Pelluhue.
The province maintains strong road connections to Santiago, located 370 kilometers northeast, with regular bus services connecting all three municipal centers.
The province takes its name from the extinct cauque salmon species that inhabited the rivers of this region before the arrival of European settlers.
Location: Maule Región
Capital city: Cauquenes
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
Shares border with: Talca Province, Linares Province, Punilla Province, Itata Province
Website: http://gobernacioncauquenes.gov.cl
GPS coordinates: -35.95000,-72.31667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:05
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