Hualañé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hualañé
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Maule | ||||
| Province | Curicó | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 629.0 km2 (242.9 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 9,303 | ||||
| • Density | 14.7901/km2 (38.306/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 5,198 | ||||
| • Rural | 4,543 | ||||
| Demonym(s) | hualañesino | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 5,059 | ||||
| • Women | 4,682 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 75 | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Hualañé | ||||
Hualañé is a town and a commune in Chile. A commune is like a local district or area. It is located in the Curicó Province, which is part of Chile's Maule Region.
This town is in the beautiful valley of the Mataquito River. The people here mostly work in farming. They grow things like tomatoes, potatoes, and grapes. These grapes are used to make wine. The whole commune covers an area of about 629 square kilometers.
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People and Population
Let's look at how many people live in Hualañé. In 2002, a big count of people (called a census) was done. This count showed that 9,741 people lived in the Hualañé commune.
Urban and Rural Areas
Out of these people, 5,198 (which is about 53%) lived in urban areas. Urban areas are like towns or cities. The other 4,543 people (about 47%) lived in rural areas. Rural areas are the countryside, with farms and open spaces.
Population Growth
The census also showed that the number of people in Hualañé grew. Between 1992 and 2002, the population increased by 443 people. That's a growth of almost 5%!
How Hualañé is Governed
Hualañé is a commune, which means it has its own local government. This government helps run the town and the surrounding area.
Local Leaders
The commune is managed by a group called the municipal council. The main leader of this council is the alcalde. An alcalde is like a mayor. The people of Hualañé vote directly for their alcalde every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Claudio Pucher.
National Representation
Hualañé also has people who represent it in Chile's national government.
- Chamber of Deputies: This is like one part of the country's parliament. Hualañé is part of a larger area that sends two people to the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.
- Senate: This is the other part of the country's parliament. Hualañé is part of a bigger region that sends two people to the Senate of Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Hualañé para niños
