Catemu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Catemu
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Catemu commune
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Valparaíso |
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| Province | San Felipe de Aconcagua | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 361.6 km2 (139.6 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 13,285 | |||
| • Density | 36.739/km2 (95.155/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 6,706 | |||
| • Rural | 5,406 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 6,172 | |||
| • Women | 5,940 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 34 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Catemu | |||
Catemu is a city and commune located in the San Felipe de Aconcagua Province in central Chile. It's part of the Valparaíso Region. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or district.
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About Catemu
Catemu is a vibrant city and commune in Chile, known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly community. It's an important part of the Valparaíso Region, helping to connect different areas of the country.
Where is Catemu?
Catemu covers an area of about 361.6 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city or a large national park. It's located in a central part of Chile, making it easy to reach from other places.
Who Lives in Catemu?
In 2002, a census counted 12,112 people living in Catemu. More than half of these people (6,706) lived in the city areas, while 5,406 lived in the countryside. The population grew by 7.2% between 1992 and 2002. There were slightly more men (6,172) than women (5,940) living in the commune at that time.
How Catemu is Governed
As a commune, Catemu has its own local government. This government is run by a communal council (called consejo comunal). The council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor and is chosen directly by the people.
Local Leaders
The current alcalde of Catemu is Rodrigo Diaz Brito. He works with the communal council to make decisions for the city. The members of the communal council are:
- María Salas Herrera
- Pablo Pacheco Delgado
- Aurora Medina Carvajal
- Luís René Carvajal Leiva
- Claudio Núñez Cataldo
- María Sánchez Contreas
Catemu's Voice in Government
Catemu is part of a larger area for elections in Chile. This means that the people of Catemu help choose representatives who speak for them in the national government.
For example, in the Chamber of Deputies (which is like one part of the country's parliament), Catemu is part of the 11th electoral district. This district also includes other towns like Los Andes and San Felipe. The representatives for this district are Marco Antonio Núñez and Gaspar Rivas.
In the Senate (the other part of the parliament), Catemu is part of the 5th senatorial constituency. The senators representing this area are Ignacio Walker Prieto and Lily Pérez San Martín.
Famous People from Catemu
Some notable people were born in Catemu:
- Olga Lehmann (1912–2001) was a talented visual artist.
- Monica Pidgeon (1913–2009) was a well-known interior designer.
See also
In Spanish: Catemu para niños
