Riñihue, Chile

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Riñihue
Region Los Ríos
Province Valdivia
Municipalidad Panguipulli
Comuna Panguipulli
Government
 - Type Municipalidad
 - Alcade Simón Mansilla Roa
Population (2002 census[1])
 - Total 243
Time zone Chilean Standard (UTC-4 hours)
 - Summer (DST) Chilean Daylight (UTC-3 hours)
Area code(s) Country + town = 56 + 43
The town of Riñihue flooded during the Riñihuazo
The town of Riñihue flooded during the Riñihuazo

Riñihue is a hamlet (Spanish: caserío) in Los Lagos, Chile. It is located south of the Tralcán Mount in the west side of Riñihue Lake. The town is mostly known for being flooded during the Riñihuazo.

Coordinates: 39°49′S, 72°27′W