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Ovalle

Chile / Coquimbo / Ovalle /

Ovalle, Chile is a city in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, founded in 1831 as a settlement of more than 113,000 people. The name Ovalle was chosen to honor to Chile's late vice-president José Tomás Ovalle. Ovalle is the capital of the Limarí Province.

The city's setting is often likened to an oasis, being lush and green although surrounded by barren hills.

The city where all the Pisco ( Brandy ) is made in Chile.
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Coordinates:   30°35'29"S   71°11'44"W

Comments

  • kencummings
    A source of Lapis Lazuli is in the area.
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