Yungay, Chile

Yungay
Map of the Yungay commune in the Ñuble Region
Yungay
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 37°07′11″S 72°01′09″W / 37.11972°S 72.01917°W / -37.11972; -72.01917
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceDiguillín
Villa de Yungay20 January 1842
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeAngel Castro Medina (PDC)
Area
  Total
823.5 km2 (318.0 sq mi)
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
16,949
  Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
  Urban
11,469
  Rural
5,345
Sex
  Men8565
  Women8249
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 42
ClimateCsb
WebsiteMunicipality of Yungay

Yungay is a Chilean town and commune in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region. The commune spans an area of 823.5 km (512 mi).