Villa Alegre, Administrative commune in Linares Province, Chile
Villa Alegre extends across 190 square kilometers in the Maule Region, situated 123 meters above sea level between San Javier and Linares.
The Chilean government officially established Villa Alegre as an independent commune on May 6, 1891, separating it from the jurisdiction of San Javier.
The population of Villa Alegre includes 14,725 residents distributed between urban zones and rural areas, maintaining agricultural traditions through generations.
The local administration operates from Avenue España 196, providing municipal services to both urban and rural sectors of the commune.
Villa Alegre introduced one of Chile's first electric tramway systems in 1915, connecting the railway station to the town center.
Location: Linares Province
Inception: May 6, 1891
Elevation above the sea: 123 m
GPS coordinates: -35.66667,-71.75000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:16
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