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Huechuraba
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | ||||
| Province | Santiago | ||||
| Founded | March 1946 | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 44.8 km2 (17.3 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 74,070 | ||||
| • Density | 1,653.3/km2 (4,282/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 74,070 | ||||
| • Rural | 0 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 36,433 | ||||
| • Women | 37,637 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Huechuraba | ||||
Huechuraba (pronounced "weh-choo-RAH-bah") is a city and commune in Chile. It is located in the Santiago Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Huechuraba was officially founded in March 1946.
Huechuraba has a mild mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers, usually from November to March. Temperatures can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius (95°F) on the hottest days. Winters, from June to August, are more humid. The typical maximum daily temperatures are around 12 degrees Celsius (54°F), and minimums are usually a few degrees above freezing.
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About the People of Huechuraba
According to a census taken in 2002 by the National Statistics Institute, Huechuraba covers an area of 44.8 square kilometers (about 17.3 square miles). At that time, it had 74,070 people living there. Out of these, 36,433 were men and 37,637 were women. The entire commune is considered an urban area, meaning it's a city with no rural parts.
The number of people living in Huechuraba grew quite a bit between 1992 and 2002, increasing by 19.9%. By 2006, it was estimated that the population had grown to about 82,200 people.
Quick Facts About Huechuraba
- In 2006, the average yearly income for households was about $52,904. This is measured using something called PPP, which helps compare incomes fairly between different places.
- In 2006, about 14.5% of the population was living below the poverty line.
- In 2005, Huechuraba's quality of life index was 73.23, which is considered medium. It ranked 31st out of 52 communes in its region.
- In 2003, the Human Development Index for Huechuraba was 0.737. This index measures things like life expectancy, education, and income. Huechuraba ranked 56th out of 341 communes in Chile.
How Huechuraba is Governed
The local government of Huechuraba is called the Municipality of Huechuraba. It is led by a Mayor and a group of councilors.
Local Government Leaders
The current Mayor of Huechuraba for the period 2021-2024 is Carlos Cuadrado Prats, who belongs to the PPD. He works with a team of councilors who help make decisions for the commune. These councilors are:
- Barbara Plaza Escobar (Independent - PC)
- Elizabeth Roco Campos (Independent - RD)
- Karina Soto Rodríguez (Independent)
- Leonardo Igor Bustamante (PS)
- Carolina Rojas Charcas (PPD)
- María Elisa Kaelin Tello (Independent - PPD)
- Ignacio Silva Santa Cruz (PDC)
- Fernando Pérez Navarro (RN)
Representing Huechuraba in Parliament
Huechuraba is part of a larger area called the 9th electoral district. This district also includes other communes like Conchalí, Quinta Normal, Independencia, Recoleta, Lo Prado, Cerro Navia, and Renca.
People from this district are chosen to represent them in the Chamber of Deputies, which is part of Chile's national parliament. The current representatives for this district include:
- Érika Olivera (RN)
- Jorge Durán Espinoza (RN)
- José Carlos Meza (REP)
- Andrés Giordano Salazar (IL)
- Karol Cariola (PC)
- Boris Marrera (PC)
- Maite Orsini (RD)
See also
In Spanish: Huechuraba (comuna) para niños
