Lago Ranco, Chile

Lago Ranco


Lago Ranco
Location in Chile
Coordinates (town): 40°19′S 72°30′W / 40.317°S 72.500°W / -40.317; -72.500
CountryChile
RegionLos Ríos
ProvinceRanco
Lago Ranco14 February 1941
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeSantiago Rosas Lobos (PDC)
Area
 • Total
1,763.3 km2 (680.8 sq mi)
Elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
9,575
 • Density5.430/km2 (14.06/sq mi)
 • Urban
2,205
 • Rural
7,893
Sex
 • Men5,295
 • Women4,803
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 63
WebsiteMunicipality of Lago Ranco

Lago Ranco is a town and commune in southern Chile that is administered by the Municipality of Lago Ranco. It is located in the Ranco Province of the Los Ríos Region. Lago Ranco takes its name from Ranco Lake, which it shares with the commune of Futrono.