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Cholchol
Town and Commune
Location of the Cholchol commune in the Araucanía Region
Location of the Cholchol commune in the Araucanía Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Cholchol
Location in Chile
Nickname(s): 
chol chol city
Country Chile
Region Araucanía
Province Cautín
Government
 • Type Municipality
Area
 • Total 427.9 km2 (165.2 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (11.611 censo 2017)
 • Total 10,382
 • Density 24.263/km2 (62.840/sq mi)
 • Urban
3,355
 • Rural
6,710
Time zone UTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(s) (+56) 45
Website Municipality of Cholchol

Cholchol is a town and a special area called a "commune" in Chile. It is located in the Cautín Province, which is part of the Araucanía Region. Cholchol became its own commune on April 22, 2004. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Nueva Imperial.

About Cholchol

Cholchol is a small town in Chile. It is known for its quiet, rural feel. The area is home to many people, with some living in the town itself and others in the countryside around it.

How Many People Live Here?

A "census" is like a big count of all the people in a place. According to the 2002 census, Cholchol had about 10,065 people living there. The commune covers an area of about 425.79 square kilometers (about 164.4 square miles).

Most of the people in Cholchol live in the countryside. About 3,355 people lived in the town area, while 6,710 people lived in the rural parts. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Cholchol grew by about 9.3%.

How Cholchol is Governed

As a commune, Cholchol has its own local government. This government is run by a group called the communal council. The leader of the council is called an "alcalde," which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.

The current alcalde of Cholchol is Luis Huirilef Barra. He has been the alcalde since 2012.

The Communal Council

The communal council helps the alcalde make decisions for Cholchol. The council members are also elected by the people. Here are the members of the council:

  • Julio Torres López (from the UDI party)
  • Silvia Francisca Huirilef Barra (from the PPD party)
  • José Amador Matamala Molina (from the RN party)
  • Juan Neculhual Tropa (from the PPD party)
  • Israel Gutiérrez Narváez (from the DC party)
  • Samuel Curamil Huircapán (from the UDI party)

Cholchol is also part of larger voting areas in Chile. It belongs to the 51st electoral district and the 15th senatorial constituency. These divisions help organize how people vote for national leaders.

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