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Parral, Chile

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areas. The ratio of men to women is 101 to 100. Between the census of 1992 and that of 2002, the population of the municipality fell by 0.6% (245 people), exclusively in the rural population; the city of Parral grew by around 1,900 people (7.7%). Parral has welcomed immigration from
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located 27 km (17 mi) east of Parral and 320 m (1,050 ft) above sea level, and the site of a 200-room hotel complex;
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The city of Parral is the second most populous city in Linares Province with a population of more than 26,000. According to the 2002
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who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Israel Urrutia Escobar (
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The commune of Parral is 1,638.4 km (632.6 sq mi) in area. The river
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The Digua Dam reservoir, a largely undeveloped recreational and fishing area;
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and Linares Province. Parral borders on the north with the communes of
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The Bullileo Dam reservoir and Laguna de Amargo recreational area;
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Natural and historical attractions in the area include:
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City
Commune

Flag
Coat of arms
Location of the Parral commune in the Maule Region
Location in Chile
36°09′S 71°50′W / 36.150°S 71.833°W / -36.150; -71.833
Country
Chile
Region
Maule
Province
Linares
Ambrosio O'Higgins
Named for
Maria Luisa of Parma
Municipality
Alcalde
PDC
Urban
Rural
Time zone
UTC-4
CLT
DST
UTC-3
CLST
Area code
Official website

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