San Ignacio, Chile

San Ignacio
Location of San Ignacio commune in the Ñuble Region
San Ignacio
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 36°32′S 72°26′W / 36.533°S 72.433°W / -36.533; -72.433
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceDiguillín
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeNelson Aedo Figueroa (UDI)
Area
 • Total
363.6 km2 (140.4 sq mi)
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
15,566
 • Density42.81/km2 (110.9/sq mi)
 • Urban
4,873
 • Rural
11,233
DemonymSanignacino
Sex
 • Men8,192
 • Women7,914
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 42

San Ignacio (Spanish pronunciation: [san iɣˈnasjo]) is a Chilean town and commune located in the Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region. It spans an area of 363.6 km2 (140 sq mi).