Gorbea, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gorbea
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Araucanía | |||
| Province | Cautín | |||
| Gorbea | 1887 | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 694.5 km2 (268.1 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) | |||
| Population
(2017 Census)
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| • Total | 14,414 | |||
| • Density | 20.7545/km2 (53.754/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 10,160 | |||
| • Rural | 4,254 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 6,945 | |||
| • Women | 7,469 | |||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 45 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Gorbea | |||
Gorbea is a city and commune located in the Cautín Province of the Araucanía Region in Chile. It's a place where many people live and work.
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About Gorbea
Gorbea is a city in Chile. It is also a "commune," which is like a local government area. It is found in the Cautín Province, which is part of the Araucanía Region.
People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
A census is like a big count of all the people. The 2002 census showed that Gorbea had 15,222 people living there. This included 7,609 men and 7,613 women.
City vs. Countryside
Most people in Gorbea live in urban areas, which means in the city. About 9,413 people (61.8%) lived in the city part. The rest, 5,809 people (38.2%), lived in rural areas, which are the countryside or smaller towns.
Population Growth
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Gorbea grew. The population increased by 570 people, which is about 3.9%.
Main Towns
The biggest towns in the Gorbea commune are Gorbea itself, Lastarria, and Quitratué.
How Gorbea is Governed
Local Government
As a commune, Gorbea has its own local government. This government is run by a municipal council. The council is led by an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
Current Leader
From 2016 to 2020, the alcalde of Gorbea was Guido Siegmund González. He is a member of the UDI political party.
National Representation
Gorbea is part of a larger area for national elections. This means its people help choose who represents them in the Chilean government.
Chamber of Deputies
In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the national parliament, Gorbea is part of the 52nd electoral district. This district also includes other communes like Cunco, Pucón, Curarrehue, Villarrica, Loncoche, and Toltén.
Senate
For the Senate, which is the other part of the national parliament, Gorbea is part of the 15th senatorial constituency. This area is called Araucanía-South.
Education in Gorbea
In the past, Gorbea had a German school called Deutsche Schule Gorbea.
See also
In Spanish: Gorbea (Chile) para niños
