Constitución, Chile
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Coat of arms Map of the Constitución commune in the Maule Region Constitución Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 35°20′S 72°25′W / 35.333°S 72.417°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maule |
| Province | Talca |
| Founded | 1794 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Fabián Perez(PR) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,343.6 km2 (518.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
• Total | 41,207 |
| • Density | 30.669/km2 (79.433/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 37,202 |
| • Rural | 8,879 |
| Demonym | Maulino/a |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 23,389 |
| • Women | 22,692 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 71 |
| Website | www |
Constitución (Spanish pronunciation: [konstituˈsjon]) is a city and commune of Talca Province, Maule Region, Chile. It was historically a popular seaside resort. However, following the growth of the industrial sector (paper and pulp) tourism has since declined. Constitución is a minor port in Chile.