Los Muermos
Los Muermos is a city and commune in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region in southern Chile.Demographics
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Los Muermos spans an area of and has 16,964 inhabitants. Of these, 5,707 lived in urban areas and 11,257 in rural areas. The population fell by 0.5% between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Los Muermos has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.Administration
As a commune, Los Muermos is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Emilio González Burgos.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Los Muermos is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Fidel Espinoza and Carlos Recondo as part of the 56th electoral district,. The commune is represented in the Senate by Camilo Escalona Medina and Carlos Kuschel Silva as part of the 17th senatorial constituency.
