La Ligua

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La Ligua
Location of La Ligua commune in the Valparaíso Region
Location of La Ligua commune in the Valparaíso Region
Coordinates: 32°27′07″S 71°13′41″W / -32.45194, -71.22806
Country Chile
Region Valparaíso
Province Petorca
Founded 1754
Government
 - Mayor
Area
 - Total 1,163.4 km² (449.2 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 31,987
Time zone Chilean (UTC-4)
 - Summer (DST) Chilean Daylight (UTC-3)
postal code
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Website: http://www.laligua.cl

La Ligua is a Chilean city and commune, capital of the Petorca Province in Valparaíso Region.

The city is known for its textile manufacturing and typical Chilean pastry production.