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Pichilemu
city in Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pichilemu (Mapudungun for small forest pronunciation) is a city and commune of the central zone (centre part) of Chile. It is the capital of the Province of Cardenal Caro.
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Pichilemu | |
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![]() Sight of the urban centre of Pichilemu, shortly after the 2010 Chile earthquake. | |
Nickname: Capital of the Surf (Capital del Surf) | |
Coordinates: 34°23′31″S 72°0′50″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | O'Higgins |
Province | Cardenal Caro |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marcelo Cabrera (2008-2009)[1] Roberto Córdova (2009-2012)[2][3] |
Area | |
• Total | 749.1 km2 (289.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 12,392 |
• Density | 16.54/km2 (42.8/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (Chile Time (CLT)[4]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (Chile Summer Time (CLST)[5]) |
ZIP code | 3220478 |
Area code | +56-72 |
Website | http://www.pichilemu.cl |
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The beach of Pichilemu is called one of the best beaches in the world for surfing.[6][7] The most famous beach in Pichilemu is Punta de Lobos, where competitions are often held. The city has become a beach resort.[8]