Hijuelas facts for kids
Hijuelas (pronounced ee-HWEH-las) is a city and commune located in the central part of Chile. It's found in the Quillota Province, which is part of the Valparaíso Region. This area is famous for its beautiful flowers, earning Hijuelas the nickname "The Capital of the Flowers."
Quick facts for kids
Hijuelas
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Valparaíso | |||
| Province | Quillota | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 267.2 km2 (103.2 sq mi) | |||
| As of 2002 | ||||
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 15,876 | |||
| • Density | 59.416/km2 (153.89/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 8,196 | |||
| • Rural | 7,818 | |||
| Demonym(s) | Hijuelense | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 8,161 | |||
| • Women | 7,853 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | country 56 + city 33 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Hijuelas | |||
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Where is Hijuelas?
Hijuelas covers an area of about 267 square kilometers (103 square miles). It is located in a part of Chile known as the Zona Central. This central zone has a special climate that is great for growing plants. Hijuelas is very important because it produces more than 49% of all the flowers grown in Chile! This is why it is known as "The Capital of the Flowers."
Who Lives in Hijuelas?
According to a census from 2002, about 16,014 people live in Hijuelas. Out of these, 8,161 were men and 7,853 were women. More than half of the people (about 51.2%) lived in city areas, while the rest (about 48.8%) lived in the countryside. The number of people living in Hijuelas grew by almost 15% between 1992 and 2002.
What Does Hijuelas Produce?
The main ways people make a living in Hijuelas are through farming and growing plants. This includes growing many types of flowers, plants, trees, and fruits. Some popular fruits grown here are avocados and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
The land in Hijuelas is very fertile because it is watered by the Aconcagua River. This helps create a special climate that is perfect for growing high-quality farm products that can be sold to other countries. There is also a company in Hijuelas that is a world leader in growing special flower bulbs and seeds. These products are sent to many different countries, including Japan and the Netherlands.
How is Hijuelas Governed?
As a commune, Hijuelas is a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a group called the municipal council. The head of this council is an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The people of Hijuelas vote directly to choose their alcalde.
The current alcalde of Hijuelas is Verónica Rossat Arriagada. The municipal council also has several members who help make decisions for the commune. These members include:
- Germán Vicencio Vargas
- Luis Frez Naranjo
- Viviana Hernández Troncoso
- Manuel Arévalo Díaz
- Omar Olivares Seura
- Roxana Saavedra Pimentel
Hijuelas is also represented in Chile's national government. Its citizens vote for members of the Chamber of Deputies (similar to a House of Representatives) and the Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Hijuelas para niños
