Malalhue
Town in Los Ríos, Chile
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Malalhue is a town (Spanish: pueblo) in the commune of Lanco within the Los Ríos Region of southern Chile. The economy of Malalhue is based on construction, agriculture, retail trade, and the production of wood and wood-based products. The town lies along the International Route 203-CH that connects Lanco with Panguipulli.
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| Country |  Chile |
| Region | Los Ríos |
| Province | Valdivia |
| Municipalidad | Lanco |
| Comuna | Lanco |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipalidad |
| • Alcalde | Rolando Peña Riquelme |
| Population (2017 census) | |
• Total | 3,061 |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (Chilean Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (Chilean Daylight) |
| Area code | Country + town = 56 + ? |
Location
Malalhue is a town located in the commune of Lanco, within the Los Ríos Region of southern Chile. It is situated along the International Route 203-CH that connects Lanco with Panguipulli.[1]
Etymology
Demographics
As of the 2017 census in Chile, Malalhue had a population of 3,061 people, showing an increase from 2,566 in 2002 and 2,092 in 1992. The town has experienced a steady population growth, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2% between 2002 and 2017.[2] This growth happened due to the town's connection to a main road and its strategic location for medium-distance travel.[1]
Malalhue covers an area of 1.548 km², resulting in a population density of approximately 1,977 people per square kilometer in 2017. In terms of gender distribution, the 2017 census recorded 1,463 males (47.8%) and 1,598 females (52.2%), indicating a slightly higher female population.[2]
Economy
The economy of Malalhue is based on the population being employed in sectors such as construction, agriculture, retail trade, and the production of wood and wood-based products.[1] Part of the wood production is the manufacturing of oriented strand boards at the Louisiana-Pacific manufacturing plant near the town.[3][4][5]