Cordillera Province, Chile facts for kids
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Cordillera Province
Provincia de Cordillera
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Location in the Santiago Metropolitan Region Region
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 Cordillera Province
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Santiago Metropolitan Region | |
| Capital | Puente Alto | |
| Communes | See article | |
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| • Type | Provincial | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5,528.3 km2 (2,134.5 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 1 | |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 608,235 | |
| • Rank | 2 | |
| • Density | 110.0221/km2 (284.9558/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 511,565 | |
| • Rural | 11,291 | |
| Sex | ||
| • Men | 256,193 | |
| • Women | 266,663 | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |
| Area code | 56 + 2 | |
| Website | Delegation of Cordillera | |
Cordillera Province (which means "Mountain Range Province" in Spanish) is one of six provinces in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of central Chile. This area is known for its amazing natural features. You can find a small part of Chile's central valley here. It also has huge glaciers, flowing rivers, and tall volcanoes. The mighty Andes mountain range forms the border with Mendoza Province in Argentina.
The main city and capital of Cordillera Province is Puente Alto. It is located about 21 kilometers (13 miles) southeast of Santiago, the capital city of Chile.
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How is Cordillera Province Governed?
Cordillera is an important administrative division in Chile. It is managed by a special person called a provincial delegate. This delegate is chosen by the President to lead the province.
The current delegate for Cordillera Province is Marcela Mella Ortiz. She was appointed by President Gabriel Boric.
What are the Communes in Cordillera?
The province is divided into three smaller areas called communes. Each commune has its own local government. This government includes an alcalde (which is like a mayor) and a municipal council. They work together to manage the commune.
The three communes in Cordillera Province are:
- Pirque
- Puente Alto
- San José de Maipo
Geography and Population of Cordillera
Cordillera Province covers a large area of 5,528.3 square kilometers (about 2,134.5 square miles). This makes it the biggest province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
According to a census from 2002, Cordillera was the second most populated province in its region. At that time, it had a total population of 522,856 people. Most of these people, about 511,565, lived in urban areas (cities and towns). A smaller number, about 11,291 people, lived in rural areas (the countryside). The population was made up of 256,193 men and 266,663 women.
Gallery
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Cajón del Maipo is a beautiful canyon in the Andes mountains.
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This is the main square in Puente Alto, the capital city of the province.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Cordillera (Chile) para niños
