Canela, Chilean commune in Choapa Province, Chile
The administrative territory of Canela extends over 2,196 square kilometers of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Choapa Province in northern Chile.
The commune of Canela was officially established on December 22, 1891, during the presidency of Jorge Montt Álvarez, with Luis Alberto Infante Montt as its first mayor.
The name Canela originates from the Quechua word 'kanannay', referring to the sun's reflection on the abundant gold deposits once mined in the Espíritu Santo community.
Canela maintains a population of 9,093 residents, with 81.4 percent living in rural areas and 18.6 percent residing in urban zones according to the 2017 census.
The territory of Canela marks the narrowest point of Chile, spanning just 90 kilometers from the Pacific coast to the eastern border at 31°37' South latitude.
Location: Choapa Province
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Canela Baja
Elevation above the sea: 290 m
Website: http://www.canela.cl
Website: http://canela.cl
GPS coordinates: -31.40000,-71.45000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:21
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