Alhué facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alhué
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Town and Commune
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Church in Villa Alhue
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||
| Province | Melipilla | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 845.2 km2 (326.3 sq mi) | |||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 4,435 | |||
| • Density | 5.2473/km2 (13.5904/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 2,593 | |||
| • Rural | 1,842 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 2,343 | |||
| • Women | 2,092 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Website | Municipality of Alhué | |||
Alhué is a town and a commune (which is like a local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Melipilla Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
About Alhué's Population
To understand how many people live in Alhué, a count called a census was done in 2002. This census was carried out by the National Statistics Institute.
How Many People Live in Alhué?
In 2002, Alhué had a total of 4,435 people living there. Out of these, 2,343 were men and 2,092 were women.
Where Do People Live in Alhué?
Most people in Alhué live in urban areas, which are like towns or cities. About 2,593 people (58.5%) lived in these urban areas. The rest, 1,842 people (41.5%), lived in rural areas, which are more like the countryside.
How Has Alhué's Population Changed?
Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, Alhué's population grew by 10.5%. This means 422 more people came to live in the commune during that time.
How Alhué is Governed
Alhué is a commune, which means it is a local administrative division in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council works to make decisions for the community.
Who Leads Alhué's Government?
The head of the municipal council is called an alcalde. This person is like a mayor and is chosen directly by the people every four years. From 2012 to 2016, the alcalde of Alhué was Roberto Torres Huerta, who is an independent politician.
Who Else Helps Govern Alhué?
The communal council also includes several members who help the alcalde. These members are:
- Danilo Salazar Morales (from the Communist Party of Chile)
- Hugo Lazo Segovia (from the Communist Party of Chile)
- Roberto Aravena Miranda (from the Christian Democratic Party)
- Mario Huerta Mora (from the Humanist Party)
- Luis Núñez Pérez (from the Humanist Party)
- Nancy Cofré Quiroz (from the National Renewal party)
Alhué's Role in National Government
Alhué is also part of larger electoral districts that choose representatives for the national government.
Representatives in the Chamber of Deputies
In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the national parliament, Alhué is represented by Denise Pascal (from the Socialist Party of Chile) and Gonzalo Uriarte (from the Independent Democratic Union). They represent the 31st electoral district, which includes Alhué and several other communes.
Representatives in the Senate
For the Senate, which is the other part of the national parliament, Alhué is represented by Guido Girardi Lavín (from the Party for Democracy) and Jovino Novoa Vásquez (from the Independent Democratic Union). They represent the 7th senatorial constituency, known as Santiago-West.
See also
In Spanish: Alhué para niños
