Coltauco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coltauco
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | O'Higgins Region | |||
| Province | Cachapoal Province | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 224.7 km2 (86.8 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 17,918 | |||
| • Density | 79.742/km2 (206.53/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 6,958 | |||
| • Rural | 9,270 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 8,239 | |||
| • Women | 7,989 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Coltauco | |||
Coltauco is a charming town and commune located in Chile. It is part of the Cachapoal Province in the O'Higgins Region. Think of a commune as a local area with its own government.
In 2002, about 16,228 people lived here. The town covers an area of about 224.7 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 22,470 football fields!
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Who Lives in Coltauco?
Let's look at the people of Coltauco. In 2002, a special count called a census was done. This count helps us learn about the population.
Population Details
The census showed that 16,228 people lived in Coltauco. There were 8,239 men and 7,989 women.
City vs. Country Life
About 6,958 people lived in the town itself. This is called an urban area. The rest, 9,270 people, lived in the countryside. This is known as a rural area. So, more people lived in the rural parts of Coltauco.
How the Population Grew
Between 1992 and 2002, Coltauco's population grew. It increased by 1,023 people, which is a 6.7% growth!
How Coltauco is Run
Every town needs someone to manage things. Coltauco is a commune, which means it has its own local government.
The Local Government
A municipal council helps run the commune. This council is led by an alcalde. An alcalde is like a mayor. The people of Coltauco vote for their alcalde every four years.
Who is the Alcalde?
From 2012 to 2016, the alcalde of Coltauco was Ruben Jorquera Vidal. He was in charge of making decisions for the town.
Representing Coltauco
Coltauco is also part of larger areas for voting. These areas choose people to represent them. These representatives work in the national government. They help make laws for all of Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Coltauco para niños
