Ránquil

Ránquil
Commune of Ránquil in the Ñuble Region
Ránquil
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 36°36′12″S 72°32′35″W / 36.60333°S 72.54306°W / -36.60333; -72.54306
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceItata
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeCarlos Garrido Carcamo (UDI)
Area
 • Total
248.3 km2 (95.9 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
5,762
 • Density23.21/km2 (60.10/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,337
 • Rural
4,346
Sex
 • Men2,896
 • Women2,787
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 42
WebsiteMunicipality of Ránquil

Ránquil is a Chilean commune in Itata Province, Ñuble Region. The communal capital is the town of Ránquil.