Chépica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chépica
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Town and Commune
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  O'Higgins |
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| Province |  Colchagua |
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| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 503.4 km2 (194.4 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 14,425 | |||
| • Density | 28.655/km2 (74.216/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 6,949 | |||
| • Rural | 6,908 | |||
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| • Men | 7,100 | |||
| • Women | 6,757 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | country 56 + city 72 | |||
Chépica is a small but interesting town and commune located in Chile. It's part of the Colchagua Province within the O'Higgins Region. Think of a commune as a local area that includes a main town and the surrounding countryside.
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About Chépica: Facts and Figures
Chépica covers an area of about 503.4 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 70,000 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 182 meters above sea level.
Who Lives in Chépica?
According to a 2002 count, Chépica had 13,857 people living there. This included 7,100 men and 6,757 women.
Town vs. Countryside
The people in Chépica are split almost evenly between those living in the main town (urban areas) and those living in the surrounding farms and villages (rural areas). About 6,949 people lived in the town, and 6,908 lived in the countryside.
Population Changes
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Chépica went down a little bit. It decreased by 244 people, which is about 1.7%.
How Chépica is Run
Chépica is a commune, which means it's a local area with its own government. This government helps manage things like local services and community projects.
Local Government Leaders
The commune is managed by a group called the municipal council. The main leader of this council is called the alcalde, which is like a mayor. The people of Chépica get to choose their alcalde in an election every four years.
Meet the Alcalde
From 2021 to 2024, the alcalde of Chépica is Fabián Soto. He is responsible for leading the local government and making decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Chépica para niños
