Lirquén
Lirquén | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Lirquén from Cerro Rahue | |
Lirquén | |
| Coordinates: 36°42′46″S 72°58′36″W / 36.71278°S 72.97667°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Biobío Region |
| Province | Concepción |
| Commune | Penco |
| Established | 1850 |
| Area | |
• Total | 107.6 km2 (41.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 20,000 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 41 |
| Climate | Dfc |
Lirquén is a town located in the Biobío Region of central Chile. It is located along the Pacific Ocean and its economy is partly based on fishing. The town has a population of around 20,000 people.
Due to its location on the coast, Lirquén serves as a major cargo port for shipping traffic to Chile, with its main cargo terminal capable of handling 3 million tons of material per year.