Coihueco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coihueco
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Map of the Coihueco commune in the Ñuble Region
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 Coihueco
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Ñuble | |
| Province | Punilla | |
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| • Type | Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,776.6 km2 (685.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 25,159 | |
| • Density | 14.1613/km2 (36.6776/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 7,230 | |
| • Rural | 16,353 | |
| Sex | ||
| • Men | 12,211 | |
| • Women | 11,372 | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 42 | |
| Website | Municipality of Coihueco | |
Coihueco is a city and a commune (a type of local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Ñuble Region, specifically in Punilla Province. Coihueco is close to Chillán, which is the capital city of the province. It shares borders with other towns like San Carlos and San Fabián to the north, and Pinto to the south. To its east, Coihueco borders Argentina.
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How Many People Live in Coihueco?
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. According to the 2002 census, Coihueco has about 23,583 people. More men live there (12,211) than women (11,372).
City vs. Countryside Living
Out of everyone living in Coihueco, about 7,230 people live in the city areas. This is about 30% of the population. The rest, about 16,353 people, live in the countryside or rural areas. This means most people in Coihueco live outside the main city.
Population Growth Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Coihueco grew. The population increased by about 998 people, which is a growth of 4.4%.
How Coihueco is Governed
Coihueco is managed as a commune, which is a local administrative area in Chile. It has a municipal council that helps run things.
The Mayor of Coihueco
The leader of the municipal council is called an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde of Coihueco was Arnoldo Manuel Jiménez Venegas.
Representing Coihueco in Government
People from Coihueco are also represented in the national government. They have people who speak for them in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of Chile. These representatives work to make sure the needs of Coihueco are heard at a national level.
