Yungay, Chile

Yungay
Map of the Yungay commune in the Ñuble Region
Yungay
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 37°07′11″S 72°01′09″W / 37.11972°S 72.01917°W / -37.11972; -72.01917
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceDiguillín
Villa de Yungay20 January 1842
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeAngel Castro Medina (PDC)
Area
 • Total
823.5 km2 (318.0 sq mi)
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
16,949
 • Density20.58/km2 (53.31/sq mi)
 • Urban
11,469
 • Rural
5,345
Sex
 • Men8565
 • Women8249
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 42
ClimateCsb
WebsiteMunicipality of Yungay

Yungay is a Chilean town and commune in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region. The commune spans an area of 823.5 km (512 mi).