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Dalcahue

City and Commune

View of Dalcahue

Coat of arms

Map of the Dalcahue commune in the Los Lagos Region

Dalcahue

Location in Chile

Government

• Type

Municipality

Area

• Total

1,239.4 km² (478.5 sq mi)

As of 2002

Elevation

1 m (3 ft)

Population

(2012 Census)

• Total

13,076

• Density

10.5503/km² (27.3251/sq mi)

• Urban

4,933

• Rural

5,760

Demonym(s)

Dalcahuino

Sex

• Men

5,420

• Women

5,273

Time zone

UTC-4 (CLT)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-3 (CLST)

Area code(s)

56 + 65

Website

Municipality of Dalcahue

Dalcahue is a lively port city and a special kind of local area called a commune in Chile. It's located on Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region. It's a beautiful place with a rich history and a strong connection to the sea.

People of Dalcahue
- How Many People Live Here?
- City vs. Countryside
How Dalcahue is Governed
- Local Government
- National Representation
Getting Around Dalcahue
- Airport Connections
Gallery
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People of Dalcahue

How Many People Live Here?

In 2002, a count of people (called a census) showed that about 10,693 people lived in the Dalcahue commune. This area covers about 1,239 square kilometers.

City vs. Countryside

Almost half of the people (4,933) lived in the city parts of Dalcahue. The other half (5,760) lived in the countryside areas. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Dalcahue grew quite a lot, by about 37.7%.

How Dalcahue is Governed

Local Government

Dalcahue is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Alfredo Hurtado Alvarez.

National Representation

Dalcahue is also part of a larger area for national elections. Its people are represented in Chile's national government. For example, they have people who speak for them in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. These representatives help make laws for the whole country.

Getting Around Dalcahue

Airport Connections

The city of Dalcahue has its own airport called Mocopulli Airport. This airport helps connect Chiloé Island with the rest of Chile, making it easier for people to travel to and from the island.