La Granja, Chile facts for kids
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La Granja
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| Country | Chile | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | ||||
| Population | |||||
| • Total | 132,520 | ||||
| • Density | 13,120/km2 (33,980/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 132,520 | ||||
| • Rural | 0 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 64,750 | ||||
| • Women | 67,770 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of La Granja | ||||
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La Granja means "the farm" in Spanish. It is a commune (which is like a local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Santiago Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
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Facts About La Granja's Population
La Granja is a city in Chile. In 2002, a count of the people, called a census, was done. This census showed that La Granja had 132,520 people living there.
Population Details
The area of La Granja is about 10.1 square kilometers. Out of the total population in 2002, there were 64,750 men and 67,770 women. Everyone living in La Granja lives in an urban area, which means it's a city or town, not the countryside.
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people in La Granja went down a little bit. It decreased by 765 people, which is a small change of 0.6%.
Life in La Granja
Here are some interesting facts about life in La Granja from around 2006:
- The average yearly income for a household was about US$24,662. This is measured using something called Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), which helps compare how much money can buy in different places.
- About 14.2% of the people lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
- In 2005, La Granja's quality of life was rated as "mid-high." It was ranked 18th out of 52 similar areas.
- The Human Development Index (HDI) for La Granja in 2003 was 0.689. The HDI is a way to measure how well people are doing in terms of health, education, and living standards. A higher number means better development.
How La Granja is Governed
La Granja is managed by a local government called a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
Local Leaders
The alcalde for the years 2012-2016 was Felipe Delpin Aguilar. He belongs to the Christian Democratic Party.
The municipal council also has several members who help make decisions for the commune. These members were:
- Cristián Carmona Macaya (Christian Democratic Party)
- Rodrigo Quezada Arriagada (Independent)
- Juan Valdés Valdés (Socialist Party)
- Germán Pino Maturana (Party for Democracy)
- Sergio Robles Pinto (Communist Party)
- Silvana Poblete Romero (Socialist Party)
- Berta Venegas Maldonado (Christian Democratic Party)
- Patricio Oyarce Bravo (Independent Democratic Union)
Representing La Granja in Government
People from La Granja also have representatives in Chile's national government.
- In the Chamber of Deputies (which is like one part of the country's parliament), La Granja is part of the 25th electoral district. Its representatives were Felipe Salaberry and Ximena Vidal.
- In the Senate (the other part of the parliament), La Granja is part of the 8th senatorial constituency. Its senators were Soledad Alvear and Pablo Longueira.
See also
In Spanish: La Granja (Chile) para niños
