Independencia, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Independencia
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Independencia Avenue
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| Country | Chile | |||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||||
| Province | Santiago | |||||
| Founded | 1945 | |||||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • Total | 7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | |||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 65,479 | |||||
| • Density | 8,850/km2 (22,920/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 65,479 | |||||
| • Rural | 0 | |||||
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| • Men | 30,633 | |||||
| • Women | 34,846 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||||
| Website | Municipality of Independencia | |||||
Independencia is a commune and city in Chile. Its name means "independence" in Spanish. It is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. The main street in Independencia is called Independencia Avenue.
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About Independencia's Population
Independencia covers an area of about 7.4 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). In 2002, a census showed that 65,479 people lived there. This included 30,633 men and 34,846 women. The entire commune is an urban area, meaning it's a city, not a rural countryside.
Population Changes Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Independencia went down by 15.8%. This means 12,315 fewer people lived there. By 2006, it was estimated that the population was around 57,886 people.
Quick Facts About the Area
- The average yearly income for households in Independencia was about $30,355 in 2006.
- In 2006, about 6.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.
- The area's quality of life index was 78.95 in 2005. This was considered mid-high, ranking 15th out of 52 similar areas.
- The Human Development Index for Independencia was 0.709 in 2003. This ranked it 111th out of 341 places.
How Independencia is Governed
Independencia is a commune, which is like a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is similar to a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
Current Local Leaders
The alcalde for the years 2012-2016 was Gonzalo Durán Baronti. He is a member of the Socialist Party of Chile (PS).
The communal council also has several members who help run the commune. These members include:
- Pilar Durán Baronti (PS)
- Rodrigo Barco Sánchez (RN)
- Carola Rivero Canales (PS)
- América López Moris (DC)
- Margarita Vásquez Contreras (UDI)
- Sandra Álvarez Ruíz (RN)
- Elena Salazar Bonta (PC)
- José Miguel Cuevas Fonsea (PS)
Representing Independencia in Chile's Government
Independencia is part of a larger area for national elections. In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of Chile's parliament, Independencia is represented by two people. They are Patricio Hales (PPD) and Claudia Nogueira (UDI).
In the Senate, which is the other part of Chile's parliament, Independencia is represented by Guido Girardi Lavín (PPD) and Jovino Novoa Vásquez (UDI).
See also
In Spanish: Independencia (Chile) para niños
