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city and commune in Chile

Key facts

Country
Chile
Region
Biobío
Province
Arauco
Founded as
Cañete de la Frontera
Founded
January, 1558
Named after
Cañete , Spain
Type
Municipality
Alcalde
Jorge Radonich Barra ( RN )
Total
760.4 km (293.6 sq mi)
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Density
41.83/km (108.3/sq mi)
Urban
19,839
Rural
11,431
Demonym
Cañetino
Men
15,625
Women
15,645
Time zone
UTC−4 ( CLT )
Summer dst
UTC−3 ( CLST )

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Cañete
Population
34537
Area
760.4
Elevation
80
Official website
www.nic.cl
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Municipality of Cañete (Chile).jpg
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Cañete, Chile
Commons category
Cañete, Chile
inception
1548-01-01
native label
Cañete
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Cañete is a city and commune in Chile, located in the Arauco Province of the Biobío Region. It is located 135 km to the south of Concepción. Cañete is known as a "Historic City" (Spanish: ciudad histórica) as it is one of the oldest cities in the country. The Battle of Tucapel and Pedro de Valdivia's death happened near the city's current location. Cañete was also an important location in the Arauco War.

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