Its origin dates back to the German colonization in 1852 driven by Bernhard Philippi. Years later it became one of the major ports on Lake Llanquihue. On 22 December 1891 the municipality was established, under the Presidency of the Republic Jorge Montt.[5]
Puerto Octay currently has a rich and varied architecture, mostly built of wood, which is the historical reflection of the colonization process, driven by the State of Chile in the mid-nineteenth century, with families coming from Germany.
Some prominent buildings are the House Niklitschek, Hotel Haase, Wulf House, the current Colegio San Vicente de Paul and Werner House. What is extraordinary about this city is that despite the lapse of more than 100 years, it is still possible to assess this type of buildings.
In order to preserve this architectural heritage, Puerto Octay is currently in the process of being declared a Typical Zone. This will identify a representative area of identity and history, which will be legally protected by the State of Chile.
Referring to tourism in the district lake, Lake Llanquihue has beautiful beaches for vacations, fishing and water sports. The most notable include Rupanco Islet, La Baja, Puerto Maitén and Fonck.
Demographics
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Puerto Octay spans an area of 1,795.7 km2 (693 sq mi) and has 10,236 inhabitants (5,391 men and 4,845 women). Of these, 3,403 (33.2%) lived in urban areas and 6,833 (66.8%) in rural areas. The population fell by 7.4% (815 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[2]
puerto, octay, town, commune, osorno, province, located, north, shore, llanquihue, lake, lagos, region, south, chile, settled, german, colonists, 1852, important, port, with, regular, traffic, puerto, varas, before, railway, opened, 1912, town, communecoat, ar. Puerto Octay is a town and commune in Osorno Province located on the north shore of Llanquihue Lake in Los Lagos Region in the south of Chile It was settled by German colonists in 1852 Puerto Octay was an important port with regular traffic to Puerto Varas before the railway opened in 1912 Puerto OctayTown and CommuneCoat of arms Location of Puerto Octay commune in Los Lagos RegionPuerto OctayLocation in ChileCoordinates town 40 58 S 72 54 W 40 967 S 72 900 W 40 967 72 900CountryChileRegionLos LagosProvinceOsornoFounded22 December 1891Government 1 TypeMunicipality AlcaldeCarlos Mancilla Solis DC Area 2 Total1 795 7 km2 693 3 sq mi Population 2002 Census 2 Total10 236 Density5 7 km2 15 sq mi Urban3 403 Rural6 833Sex 2 Men5 391 Women4 845Time zoneUTC 4 CLT 3 Summer DST UTC 3 CLST 4 Area code56 64ClimateCfbWebsiteMunicipality of Puerto Octay Contents 1 History 2 German heritage history 3 Flora and fauna 4 Tourism 5 Demographics 6 Administration 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditIts origin dates back to the German colonization in 1852 driven by Bernhard Philippi Years later it became one of the major ports on Lake Llanquihue On 22 December 1891 the municipality was established under the Presidency of the Republic Jorge Montt 5 German heritage history EditSee also German colonization of Valdivia Osorno and Llanquihue typical German architecture in Puerto Octay Puerto Octay currently has a rich and varied architecture mostly built of wood which is the historical reflection of the colonization process driven by the State of Chile in the mid nineteenth century with families coming from Germany Some prominent buildings are the House Niklitschek Hotel Haase Wulf House the current Colegio San Vicente de Paul and Werner House What is extraordinary about this city is that despite the lapse of more than 100 years it is still possible to assess this type of buildings In order to preserve this architectural heritage Puerto Octay is currently in the process of being declared a Typical Zone This will identify a representative area of identity and history which will be legally protected by the State of Chile Flora and fauna Edit Dove houseBirds thrush dove parrot rooster from the mountain extinct kestrel heron sparrows swallows Mammals cougar nutria among others Fish salmon native locally extinct mackerel trout Tourism Edit Puerto Octay on the mapReferring to tourism in the district lake Lake Llanquihue has beautiful beaches for vacations fishing and water sports The most notable include Rupanco Islet La Baja Puerto Maiten and Fonck Demographics EditAccording to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute Puerto Octay spans an area of 1 795 7 km2 693 sq mi and has 10 236 inhabitants 5 391 men and 4 845 women Of these 3 403 33 2 lived in urban areas and 6 833 66 8 in rural areas The population fell by 7 4 815 persons between the 1992 and 2002 censuses 2 Administration EditAs a commune Puerto Octay is a third level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years 1 Within the electoral divisions of Chile Puerto Octay is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Fidel Espinoza PS and Carlos Recondo UDI as part of the 56th electoral district together with Puyehue Rio Negro Purranque Fresia Frutillar Llanquihue Puerto Varas and Los Muermos The commune is represented in the Senate by Camilo Escalona Medina PS and Carlos Kuschel Silva RN as part of the 17th senatorial constituency Los Lagos Region References Edit a b Municipality of Puerto Octay in Spanish Archived from the original on 10 November 2000 Retrieved 13 December 2010 a b c d National Statistics Institute in Spanish Retrieved 13 December 2010 Chile Time WorldTimeZones org Archived from the original on 13 July 2010 Retrieved 26 September 2010 Chile Summer Time WorldTimeZones org Archived from the original on 11 September 2007 Retrieved 26 September 2010 in Spanish Puerto Octay Un Recodo Aleman Archived 2 February 2002 at the Wayback MachineExternal links Edit in Spanish Municipality of Puerto Octay Hotel Haase Municipality of Puerto Octay Municipal Public Library Puerto Octay permanent dead link LagoLlanquihue com Information Portal of the communities of the Lake Page of Puerto Octay Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Puerto Octay amp oldid 1168628981, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
