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Faja Maisan
Faja Maisan is a coastal town located in the commune of Pitrufquen. Formed mostly by descendants of Germans, Dutchs and Swiss, whose grandparents came to the Araucania between 1905 and 1912.
History
Nowadays, the most important community of foreigners is settled in Faja Maisan. It is made up mainly of German and Swiss descendants whose ancestors arrived in La Araucania between 1905 and 1912.
On September 5, 1905 Arrival from early settlers from Germany and Holland. They arrived in Chile through, mediation of Mr. Max Maysan, which previously had come from Holland to Chiloe.
In 1912 the last settlers arrive from Switzerland and Holland.
Economy
The main productive activities are concentrated in the areas livestock, agriculture, forestry and industry.
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