Isla de Pascua (commune) facts for kids
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Isla de Pascua
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 Isla de Pascua
Location in Pacific Ocean
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| Country | Chile | ||
| Region | Valparaíso | ||
| Province | Isla de Pascua | ||
| Seat | Hanga Roa | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Municipality | ||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 163.6 km2 (63.2 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017 census)
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| • Total | 7,750 | ||
| • Density | 47.37/km2 (122.69/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CLT) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CLST) | ||
| Country Code | +56 | ||
| Currency | Peso (CLP) | ||
| Language | Spanish, Rapa Nui | ||
| Driving side | right | ||
| Website | http://www.municipalidaddeisladepascua.cl | ||
| NGA UFI=-905269 | |||
Isla de Pascua, also known as Easter Island, is a special part of Chile. It's like a big town or district, and it's the only one in its province. This area includes the famous Easter Island and a smaller island called Isla Salas y Gómez. The main town and capital is Hanga Roa, where most people on the island live.
Running the Island
The local government of Isla de Pascua is called a municipality. It helps manage the daily life and services for everyone living on the island.
The Mayor's Role
The leader of the municipality is the mayor. The current mayor of Isla de Pascua is Pedro Edmunds Paoa. He is part of the Progressive Party. The mayor works with a group called the Municipal Council to make decisions for the community.
The Municipal Council
The Municipal Council is made up of several people who are elected by the islanders. They work together with the mayor to decide on important things for the island. These include things like local rules, public services, and how the island's money is spent.
See also
In Spanish: Isla de Pascua (comuna) para niños
