Mulchén

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Mulchén
Country Chile
Region Bío-Bío
Province Bío-Bío
Founded November 30, 1875
Government
 - Mayor Francisco Jara Delgado
Area
 - Total 1,952 km² (753.7 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 29,003
 - Density 14.86/km² (38.5/sq mi)
Website: http://www.munimulchen.cl

Mulchén is a city and commune in Biobío Province of Biobío Region, Chile. It was first settled in 1871 by soldiers during the so called Pacification of the Araucania. In 1875 Mulchén was officially founded.

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Coordinates: 37°43′0″S, 72°13′60″W