La Reina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Reina
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View from the Mall Plaza Egaña to the east
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| Country | Chile | |||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||||
| Province | Santiago | |||||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • Total | 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi) | |||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 96,762 | |||||
| • Density | 4,135/km2 (10,710/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 96,762 | |||||
| • Rural | 0 | |||||
| Sex | ||||||
| • Men | 44,293 | |||||
| • Women | 52,469 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||||
| Website | Municipality of La Reina | |||||
La Reina is a town in Chile. Its name means "The Queen" in Spanish. It's located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which is a big area around the city of Santiago. La Reina became its own town in 1963. Before that, it was part of another town called Ñuñoa.
This town is mostly a place where people live. Many families with different income levels call La Reina home. You can find the Eulogio Sánchez Airport and a Military Hospital in the southern part of the town.
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Understanding La Reina's Population
Let's look at the people who live in La Reina. A census is like a big count of everyone in a place. The National Statistics Institute in Chile did a census in 1999.
How Many People Live in La Reina?
In 1999, La Reina had 96,762 people living there. Out of these, 44,293 were men and 52,469 were women. The town covers an area of about 23.4 square kilometers. All of La Reina is considered an urban area, meaning it's a city or town, not a countryside.
Between 1990 and 1999, the number of people in La Reina grew. The population increased by 4.7%, which means 4,352 more people moved there.
Quality of Life in La Reina
People in La Reina generally have a good quality of life. In 2006, the average yearly income for a household was about US$42,248. This is measured using something called Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), which helps compare money values fairly between different places.
In 2006, only 7.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. This means most people had enough money for their needs. In 2005, La Reina ranked high in a regional quality of life index. It was 4th out of 52 places, showing it's a great place to live. The Human Development Index (HDI) in 2003 was 0.883, which is also very high. It ranked 5th out of 341 places.
Famous People from La Reina
Many well-known people have lived in La Reina. Here are a few:
- Michelle Bachelet: She was a former President of Chile.
- Fernando Castillo Velasco: He was an architect and also served as the mayor of La Reina. He was also a governor for the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
- Amanda de Negri Quintana: A lawyer.
- Mónica Echeverría Yáñez: A talented writer.
- Fernando González: A famous tennis player who is now retired.
- Erich Honecker: He was a former president of East Germany. He spent his last years in La Reina.
- Margot Honecker: She was the former Education Minister of East Germany and Erich Honecker's wife.
- Ricardo Lagos: He was also a former President of Chile.
Schools in La Reina
La Reina has many schools, both private and public, for students to get a good education.
Private Schools
These schools are usually paid for by families.
- The Grange School
- Andrée English School
- Saint John's Villa Academy
- British Royal School
- Colegio de La Salle
- Colegio Santo Domingo
Public Schools
These schools are usually supported by the government.
- Educational Complex of La Reina (Complejo Educacional de La Reina)
- Swiss Confederation School (Colegio Confederación Suiza)
- Yangtsé School (Colegio Yangtsé)
- Palestinian School (Escuela Palestina)
- San Constantino School (Colegio San Constantino)
- Eugenio María de Hostos School (Liceo Eugenio María de Hostos)
- Developmental School for Special Needs (Escuela Especial de Desarrollo)
