Freire, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Freire
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Araucanía | |||
| Province | Cautín | |||
| Founded | 7 December 1882 | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 935.2 km2 (361.1 sq mi) | |||
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| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | |||
| Population
(2017 Census)
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| • Total | 22,390 | |||
| • Density | 23.941/km2 (62.008/sq mi) | |||
| Demonym(s) | Freirense | |||
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 45 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Freire | |||
Freire is a town and a commune (which is like a local government area) in Chile. It's located in the Cautín Province, within the Araucanía Region. In 2012, about 21,750 people lived in the commune. The area of Freire is about 935.2 square kilometers.
Freire is an important spot because it's where Chile Highway 5 meets Route CH-199. This route connects Freire to other towns like Villarrica and Pucón.
Who Lives in Freire?
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2017, the National Statistics Institute counted 25,514 people living in Freire.
- About 10,979 people lived in the town itself (urban areas).
- About 20,531 people lived in the countryside (rural areas).
Between 2012 and 2017, the number of people living in Freire grew by 10.9%. This means 2,517 more people moved there!
How Freire is Governed
Freire is a commune, which means it has its own local government. This government is run by a municipal council. The council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
Current Leaders
The current alcalde of Freire is Luis Armando Arias Lopez. He will be in charge from 2021 to 2025. The municipal council also has these members:
- Luis García Friz
- Luis Marchant Morales
- Sebastian Daniel Rojas Rivera
- Yanina Barría Rojas
- Patricio Ríos González
- José Oñate Orias
Representing Freire
Freire is part of a larger area for elections. When people vote for members of the Chamber of Deputies, Freire is in the 23rd electoral district. This district includes many other towns like Cholchol, Temuco, and Villarrica.
For the Senate, Freire is part of the 11th senatorial constituency. This area is called Araucanía-South.
