Algarrobo, Chile
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Algarrobo (Spanish pronunciation: [alɣaˈroβo]) is a Chilean city and commune in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region. Located on the country's central coast, it is a popular summer resort for the population of Santiago. It is an upscale community near El Quisco and Valparaíso. The San Alfonso del Mar resort, located north of the city, is home to the world's largest outdoor pool.[5]
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Algarrobo | |
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Location in Chile | |
Coordinates (city): 33°23′28″S 71°41′34″W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Valparaíso |
Province | San Antonio |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Jorge Luis Pizarro Romero |
Area | |
• Total | 175.6 km2 (67.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 10,217 |
• Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
• Urban | 6,628 |
• Rural | 1,973 |
Sex | |
• Men | 4,369 |
• Women | 4,232 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[3]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[4]) |
Area code | (+56) 35 |
Website | Municipality of Algarrobo |
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Islote Pájaros Niños is a nature sanctuary on a rocky islet close to the shore, which is home to colonies of Humboldt penguins, Peruvian pelicans, and Guanay cormorants.[6]