Ercilla, Chile

This article is about the Chilean commune. For other uses, see Ercilla (disambiguation).
Ercilla
Town and Commune


Coat of arms
Location of the Ercilla commune in the Araucanía Region
Ercilla
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 38°03′S 72°23′W / 38.050°S 72.383°W / -38.050; -72.383
CountryChile
RegionAraucanía
ProvinceMalleco
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeRamón Vilches Álvarez (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
499.7 km2 (192.9 sq mi)
 As of 2002
Elevation
306 m (1,004 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
8,466
 • Density16.94/km2 (43.88/sq mi)
 • Urban
3,238
 • Rural
5,803
DemonymErcillano
Sex
 • Men4,633
 • Women4,408
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 45
Websitewww.muniercilla.cl

Ercilla is a Chilean town and commune in the Malleco Province, Araucanía Region. Its name is a tribute to Alonso de Ercilla, who wrote La Araucana.

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