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Cañete, Chile

South America

Cañete is a city and commune in Chile, located in the Arauco Province of the Biobío Region, about 135 kilometers south of Concepción. It is known as a Historic City, one of the oldest cities in the country. The Battle of Tucapel and the death of Pedro de Valdivia took place near the city's current location, and Cañete was an important site during the Arauco War.

Facts
Population
34,537 1
Area (sq km)
760.4 1
Founding Year
1548 1
Population Estimate Year
2017 1
Elevation (m)
80 1
Latitude
37.8 degrees south 1
Longitude
73.383333 degrees west 1
Sources
1. Cañete, Chile (Wikidata)
  • P571 (inception)
    +1548-01-01T00:00:00Z
  • P1082 (population)
    population 34,537 (2017)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude -37.8, longitude -73.383333
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 80 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 760.4 sq km
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 34537 (2017)
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