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Lampa, Commune seat in Chacabuco Province, Chile

Lampa extends across 452 square kilometers of diverse terrain, featuring plains and rolling hills within the Santiago Metropolitan Region at 499 meters elevation.

The settlement, established in 1888 under President Balmaceda's administration, originated as an Inca waypoint called 'tambo viejo' documented in maps from 1611.

The name Lampa originates from the Quechua word 'llampa', meaning miner's shovel, reflecting the area's historical connection to mining activities.

The municipality has experienced substantial population growth, increasing from 40,228 residents in 2002 to over 201,034 inhabitants by 2017.

Archaeological investigations have uncovered 21 distinct sites containing stone tools and artifacts from hunter-gatherer groups predating Spanish colonization.

Location: Chacabuco Province

Inception: 1888

Capital city: Lampa

Elevation above the sea: 499 m

Website: http://lampa.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.28333,-70.90000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58

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