Buin, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buin
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago | ||||
| Province | Maipo | ||||
| Founded | 1844 | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 214.1 km2 (82.7 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 63,419 | ||||
| • Density | 296.21/km2 (767.19/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 53,506 | ||||
| • Rural | 9,913 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 31,440 | ||||
| • Women | 31,979 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Buin | ||||
Buin is a city and a commune in Chile. It is part of the Maipo Province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Buin is also considered part of Greater Santiago.
The city of Buin includes several smaller towns. These towns are Maipo, Viluco, Linderos, Valdivia de Paine, Alto Jahuel, Los Guindos, and El Recurso. Buin is located about 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Santiago. It is found in the Maipo Valley, which is a famous wine region.
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People and Population in Buin
How Many People Live in Buin?
According to a census taken in 2002, Buin covers an area of 214.1 square kilometers (82.7 square miles). At that time, 63,419 people lived there. This included 31,440 men and 31,979 women.
Most of the people, about 53,506 (84.4%), lived in urban areas, which are like cities or towns. The rest, 9,913 people (15.6%), lived in rural areas, which are more like the countryside. The population of Buin grew quite a bit between 1992 and 2002. It increased by 20.1%, which means 10,627 more people moved there.
How Buin is Governed
Understanding Buin's Government
Buin is a commune, which is a local government area in Chile. It is a third-level administrative division of Chile. A municipal council helps run the commune. The head of the council is called an alcalde. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people every four years.
Who is the Alcalde?
From 2012 to 2016, the alcalde of Buin was Ángel Bozán Ramos. He was an independent leader.
Members of the Communal Council
The communal council works with the alcalde to make decisions for Buin. Here are the members who served during that time:
- Patricio Silva Gonzalez (PPD)
- Hernán Henriquez Parrao (PRSD)
- Miguel Araya Lobos (UDI)
- Ramon Calderón Hormazábal (PDC)
- Sandra Meneses Tapia (PPD)
- Nicolás Romo Contreras (UDI)
How Buin is Represented in National Government
Buin is part of a larger area for national elections. For the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the country's parliament, Buin is in the 30th electoral district. This district also includes San Bernardo, Paine, and Calera de Tango. Ramón Farías (PPD) and José Antonio Kast (UDI) represented this district.
For the Senate, which is the other part of the parliament, Buin is in the 7th senatorial constituency. This area is called Santiago-West. Guido Girardi Lavín (PPD) and Jovino Novoa Vásquez (UDI) represented this constituency.
