Curacautín
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| Curacautín Fuerte Curacautin |
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  Curacautín
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| Country |  Chile |
| Admin. division | Araucanía Region |
| Province | Malleco Province |
| Established | March 12, 1882 |
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| - Mayor | Raul Reyes (RN) (2004-2008) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 16,970 |
| - Density | 26.4/sq mi (10.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Santiago Time Zone (UTC- 4) |
| Telephone Prefix | 45 |
| Website: http://www.mcuracautin.cl | |
Curacautín, which means "meeting stone" in Mapudungun, is a municipality and city in the Chilean province of Malleco. Curacautin is located 90 kilometres northeast of Temuco, in a valley near the volcanoes Tolhuaca, Lonquimay and Llaima, all of which can be seen from the city. Historically, it served as a highway of sorts for the Pehuenches that lived on either side of the Andes mountain range.
[edit] Volcanic Origin
This area is valued for its natural beauty. Conguillío and Tolhuaca National Parks; Malleco, Malalcahuello, and Nalcas National Reserves are all close by
The municipality stretches over approximately 1,660 km² and has a population of around 20,000.
[edit] History
The fort at Curacautin was founded on March 12, 1882 by Gregorio Urrutia Venegas.
Between 1913 and 1915, two important structures (the railroad and the Greater City Hall) were built. In 1938, the plywood factories in Curacautin began production. This, coupled with the railroad, allowed products to be shipped all over Chile as well as internationally.
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