Corral, Chile

Corral
Town and Commune
View of Corral from the hills
Flag Coat of arms Map of Corral in Los Ríos Region Corral Location in Chile
Coordinates: 39°53′18″S 73°25′57″W
Country	Chile
Region	Los Ríos
Province	Valdivia
Founded	1894
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Alcalde	Miguel Hernández Mella (ILE)
Area
• Total	766.7 km2 (296.0 sq mi)
Elevation	61 m (200 ft)
Population  (2012 census)
• Total	5,084
• Density	6.631/km2 (17.17/sq mi)
• Urban	3,670
• Rural	1,793
Demonym	Corraleño
Sex
• Men	2,864
• Women	2,599
Time zone	UTC−04:00 (CLT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−03:00 (CLST)
Area code	56 + 63
Climate	Cfb
Website	Municipality of Corral

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Corral is a town, commune, and sea port in Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region, Chile. It is located south of Corral Bay. During the colonial period, Corral was the headquarters of the Valdivian Fort System, which protected Valdivia. Economic activities in Corral revolve around forestry, aquaculture, fishing, port services and both heritage, and eco tourism.

The town is connected by road to Valdivia and Caleta Chaihuín, as well as via ferry to Niebla.