Country Chile Province Llanquihue Time zone CLT (UTC−4) Area 1,246 km² | Region Los Lagos Elevation 149 m (489 ft) Area code(s) 56 + 65 Local time Monday 4:41 AM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind NW at 5 km/h, 96% Humidity | ||
Los Muermos is a city and commune in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region in southern Chile.
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Map of Los Muermos, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Demographics
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Los Muermos spans an area of 1,245.8 km2 (481 sq mi) and has 16,964 inhabitants (8,939 men and 8,025 women). Of these, 5,707 (33.6%) lived in urban areas and 11,257 (66.4%) in rural areas. The population fell by 0.5% (90 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Los Muermos has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Administration
As a commune, Los Muermos is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Emilio González Burgos (UDI).
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Los Muermos is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Fidel Espinoza (PS) and Carlos Recondo (UDI) as part of the 56th electoral district, (together with Puyehue, Río Negro, Purranque, Puerto Octay, Fresia, Frutillar, Llanquihue and Puerto Varas). The commune is represented in the Senate by Camilo Escalona Medina (PS) and Carlos Kuschel Silva (RN) as part of the 17th senatorial constituency (Los Lagos Region).