Codegua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Codegua
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Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | O'Higgins Region | |||
| Province | Cachapoal Province | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 286.9 km2 (110.8 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) | |||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 12,495 | |||
| • Density | 43.552/km2 (112.799/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 5,253 | |||
| • Rural | 5,543 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 5,551 | |||
| • Women | 5,245 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Codegua | |||
Codegua is a small city and a special type of local government area called a commune in Chile. It's located in the Cachapoal Province within the O'Higgins Region. In 2002, about 10,796 people lived there, and the commune covers an area of 286.9 square kilometers.
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Who Lives in Codegua?
Population Details
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The 2002 census in Codegua found 10,796 people. There were 5,551 men and 5,245 women.
City vs. Countryside
About half of the people (5,253 or 48.7%) lived in the city parts of Codegua. The other half (5,543 or 51.3%) lived in the countryside or rural areas.
Population Changes
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Codegua actually went down. The population decreased by 1,196 people, which is about 12.5%.
How Codegua is Governed
Local Government Structure
Codegua is a commune, which means it's a local area with its own government. This government is run by a municipal council. The council makes decisions for the community.
The Mayor of Codegua
The leader of the municipal council is called an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The people of Codegua vote directly for their mayor every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the mayor was Ana María Silva Gutierrez.
Voting for National Leaders
When it's time to vote for national leaders, Codegua is part of a larger area. This area helps decide who represents them in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate in Chile's government.
See also
In Spanish: Codegua para niños
