Papudo

Papudo
Papudo
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 32°31′S 71°27′W / 32.517°S 71.450°W / -32.517; -71.450
Country Chile
Region Valparaíso
ProvincePetorca
Founded1857
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeClaudia Adasme (RN)
Area
 • Total
165.5 km2 (63.9 sq mi)
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
5,026
 • Density30.37/km2 (78.65/sq mi)
 • Urban
4,343
 • Rural
265
DemonymPapudano
Sex
 • Men2,382
 • Women2,226
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 33
WebsiteMunicipality of Papudo

Papudo is a Chilean commune located in the Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region. Most of its permanent residents live in the small town of the same name, whereas primarily new development for the affluent population of Santiago concentrates in the southernmost and northernmost regions of the commune. The commune spans an area of 165.6 km2 (64 sq mi).