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Purén
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Also known as Puren

Purén is a city (2002 pop. 12,868) and commune in Malleco Province of La Araucanía Region, Chile. It is located in the west base of the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta (650 km. south of Santiago). The economical activity of Purén is based in forest exploitation and agriculture. The most characteristic product of Purén is the white strawberry which is one of two species of strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern garden strawberry.

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Purén
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City and Commune
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Fuerte de Purén Chile.jpg
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Fort of Purén with the town in background
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Map of Purén commune in the Araucania Region
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Map of Purén commune in the Araucania Region
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Chile
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Location in Chile
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city
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Chile
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La Araucanía
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Province

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Population
12868
Area
465
Elevation
152
Official website
www.puren.cl
Image
Fuerte de Purén Chile.jpg
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Purén
inception
1869-02-09
postal code
4750000
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Purén is a city (2002 pop. 12,868) and commune in Malleco Province of La Araucanía Region, Chile. It is located in the west base of the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta (650 km. south of Santiago). The economical activity of Purén is based in forest exploitation and agriculture. The most characteristic product of Purén is the white strawberry which is one of two species of strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern garden strawberry.

In the Mapuche language or Mapudungun Purén means swampy place.

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