Freire, Chile
Freire | |
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Freire Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′21″S 72°37′32″W / 38.95583°S 72.62556°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Araucanía |
| Province | Cautín |
| Founded | 7 December 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Luis Armando Arias Lopez (2021-2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 935.2 km2 (361.1 sq mi) |
| As of 2012 Census | |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2017 Census) | |
• Total | 22,390 |
| • Density | 23.94/km2 (62.01/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Freirense |
| Sex | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 45 |
| Website | Municipality of Freire |
Freire is a Chilean town and commune in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 21,750 and has an area of 935.2 km2 (361 sq mi).
The town of Freire lies at the junction of Chile Highway 5 and Route CH-199, which links Freire with Villarrica and Pucón.