Fun facts about Temuco
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The word Temuco comes from the Mapudungun language, meaning 'temu water'.
Temuco
Chile
Temuco is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometres south of Santiago. The city grew out from a fort of the same name established in 1881 during Chile's invasion of Araucanía.
From the “Etymology” section
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Temuco is the city of Chile with the largest indigenous presence, with 13% of its population being Mapuche.
Temuco
Chile
Temuco is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometres south of Santiago. The city grew out from a fort of the same name established in 1881 during Chile's invasion of Araucanía.
From the “Demographics” section
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Temuco is paradoxically positioned as a wealthy city despite the region of La Araucanía being the poorest in Chile.
Temuco
Chile
Temuco is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometres south of Santiago. The city grew out from a fort of the same name established in 1881 during Chile's invasion of Araucanía.
From the “Economy” section
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Temuco's Main Square is the only one in Chile that was not built with a water fountain in its centre.
Temuco
Chile
Temuco is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometres south of Santiago. The city grew out from a fort of the same name established in 1881 during Chile's invasion of Araucanía.
From the “Important places” section
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Temuco hosts one of the newest and biggest stadiums in the country, the 'German Becker' stadium.
Temuco
Chile
Temuco is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometres south of Santiago. The city grew out from a fort of the same name established in 1881 during Chile's invasion of Araucanía.
From the “Sports” section
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