Batuco is a locality of Chile, situated in the commune of Lampa. Its population was 16,784 as of the 2017 census.

Batuco, Santiago
Part of Batuco from above.
Part of Batuco from above.
Batuco, Santiago is located in Chile
Batuco, Santiago
Batuco, Santiago
Location in Chile
Batuco, Santiago is located in South America
Batuco, Santiago
Batuco, Santiago
Batuco, Santiago (South America)
Coordinates: 33°13′50″S 70°48′33″W / 33.23056°S 70.80917°W / -33.23056; -70.80917
Area
 • Total3.659 km2 (1.413 sq mi)
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 • Total16,784
 • Density4,587/km2 (11,880/sq mi)
Postal code [2]
9380000

Geography

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Batuco is located in the Chacabuco portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Lo Solar lies directly south of Batuco and Huertos Familiares lies directly north of Batuco. Batuco is 17 miles (28 km) northwest from downtown Santiago and 48 miles (77 km) to Valparaíso.

Landmarks

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Approximately 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Batuco, exists a lagoon commonly known as the Batuco lagoon with a surface area of about 300 hectares. A majority of the land around the lagoon is a wetland. Together, the lagoon and wetland are known for their variety of bird species. The lagoon also contains large levels of nutrients, phosphorus, nitrogen and chlorophyll.[3]

 
A snowy egret in the wetlands near Batuco lagoon.
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References

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  1. ^ "Batuco (Chacabuco, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  2. ^ "Lampa, Chile Postal Codes". worldpostalcode.com. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  3. ^ "Conoce Laguna de Batuco – Laguna de Batuco". santuariolagunabatuco.cl. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

33°13′51″S 70°48′32″W / 33.2308°S 70.8089°W / -33.2308; -70.8089