Ilihue
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Ilihue | |
|---|---|
  Ilihue | |
| Coordinates: 40°18′51″S 72°23′32″W / 40.31417°S 72.39222°W | |
| Country |  Chile |
| Region | Los Ríos |
| Province | Ranco |
| Commune | Lago Ranco |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 650 |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (Chilean Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (Chilean Daylight) |
| Area code | Country + town = 56 + 64 |
Ilihue is a village located in the commune of Lago Ranco in Los Ríos Region, southern Chile. According to the 2013 census, it had a population of approximately 650 inhabitants.
It is an area known for being a highly touristic place because it is located in front of Lago Ranco, being a popular place to host hotels, cabins and restaurants. Currently, it is divided into two sectors, which are Ilihue Alto and Ilihue Bajo.
In this village is the Ilihue Private School, as well as green areas and the Ilihue Bajo Golf Course. In Ilihue, there is also the Salto Los Mañíos, a trail that stands out for its nature and for the waterfall that flows into the Iculpe River.[2]