Curicó
Curicó | |
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Curico from Condell Hill | |
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Coat of arms Map of Curicó commune in the Maule Region Curicó Location in Chile | |
| Motto: " Noble y Leal Villa de San José de Buena Vista de Curicó" Noble and Loyal Villa of San José de Buena Vista from Curicó | |
| Coordinates (city): 34°59′S 71°14′W / 34.983°S 71.233°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maule |
| Province | Curicó |
| San José de Buena Vista de Curicó | October 9, 1743 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | George Bordachar |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,328.4 km2 (512.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
• Total | 136,954 |
| • Density | 103.10/km2 (267.02/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 100,506 |
| • Rural | 19,079 |
| Demonym | Curican |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 58,768 |
| • Women | 70,817 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Postal code | 3349001 |
| Area code | 56 + 75 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
Curicó (Spanish pronunciation: [kuri'ko]) is a city located in Chile's central valley and serves as the capital of the Curicó Province, which is part of the Maule Region. Positioned between the provinces of Colchagua and Talca, the region stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the border with Argentina.
The city is known for its distinctive products such as cakes, fruits, cement, sugar, tomato sauce, and high-quality export wines. It serves as a major service hub in the central region and is considered Chile's agro-industrial capital due to its consistent economic growth.