Curacautín Postal Codes, Malleco, La Araucanía Chile

The postal code for Curacautín is 4700000 in La Araucanía, Malleco, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Curacautín.

Curacautín on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Curacautín communes in Chile. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Curacautín

Key Facts

Curacautín is a commune located in the Malleco Province within Chile's La Araucanía Region. Situated in the central part of the province, Curacautín lies approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Temuco, the regional capital, and occupies a strategic position in the Andean foothills near the border with Argentina. The commune covers an area of approximately 1,664 square kilometers and has a population of around 16,000 residents according to recent estimates. Curacautín is administratively divided into several smaller districts and localities that fall under its municipal jurisdiction. The area is characterized by its stunning natural landscapes, including the Conguillío National Park to the north and numerous rivers and thermal springs that attract tourists throughout the year. The local economy traditionally relied on forestry and agriculture but has increasingly diversified into tourism, particularly adventure tourism and thermal spa visits. Curacautín serves as an important gateway to the Andes mountains and maintains strong cultural ties to the Mapuche heritage that characterizes much of the Araucanía Region. For those seeking to access postal services or locate specific addresses within Curacautín's various districts and neighborhoods, comprehensive postal code information is available for all sub-regions within the commune.

Neighboring Regions

* Lonquimay

* Victoria

* Ercilla

* Lautaro

* Perquenco

* Galvarino