Doñihue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Doñihue
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A restaurant in Doñihue
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | O'Higgins Region | |||
| Province | Cachapoal Province | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 78.2 km2 (30.2 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 18,764 | |||
| • Density | 239.95/km2 (621.5/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 15,590 | |||
| • Rural | 1,326 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 8,475 | |||
| • Women | 8,441 | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
Doñihue is a city and a special type of area called a "commune" in Chile. It is located in the Cachapoal Province, which is part of the O'Higgins Region. Doñihue is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of a bigger city called Rancagua. The commune of Doñihue includes two main towns: Doñihue itself and Lo Miranda.
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About Doñihue's Population
How Many People Live Here?
A census is like a big count of all the people in an area. In 2002, the census showed that Doñihue had 16,916 people living there. The area of the commune is about 78.2 square kilometers (30.2 square miles).
City vs. Countryside Living
Most people in Doñihue live in urban areas, which are like cities or towns. About 15,590 people (92.2%) lived in these urban parts. A smaller number, 1,326 people (7.8%), lived in rural areas, which are more like the countryside.
Population Growth Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Doñihue grew quite a bit. The population increased by 16%, meaning 2,338 more people moved to the area during those years.
How Doñihue is Governed
Understanding a Commune's Government
In Chile, a commune like Doñihue is a local administrative division. It is managed by a group called a municipal council. This council works to make decisions for the community.
The Role of the Alcalde
The leader of the municipal council is called an alcalde. This person is like the mayor of the commune. The people of Doñihue directly vote for their alcalde every four years. The current alcalde is Boris Acuña.
Doñihue's Representatives in Government
People from Doñihue also have representatives in Chile's national government.
- Chamber of Deputies: This is like one part of the country's parliament. Doñihue is part of a larger electoral district. This district sends two people, Eugenio Bauer and Ricardo Rincón, to represent them in the Chamber of Deputies.
- Senate: This is the other part of the country's parliament. Doñihue is part of the O'Higgins Region's senatorial area. This area sends two senators, Andrés Chadwick Piñera and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel, to represent the region.
See also
In Spanish: Doñihue para niños
