Laguna Blanca, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laguna Blanca
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Entering Morro Chico, the second largest settlement in the municipality of Laguna Blanca
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Magallanes y Antártica Chilena |
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| Province | Magallanes | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 3,695.6 km2 (1,426.9 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 572 m (1,877 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 208 | |||
| • Density | 0.05628/km2 (0.1458/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 0 | |||
| • Rural | 663 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 563 | |||
| • Women | 100 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 61 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Laguna Blanca | |||
Laguna Blanca is a small area in Chile. It is a type of local government area called a commune. You can find it in the Magallanes Province and the Magallanes Region. The main office for this commune is in Villa Tehuelches. This town is the biggest settlement in the whole commune.
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Population and Area
How Many People Live Here?
In 2002, a special count of people, called a census, was done. This census showed that Laguna Blanca has 663 people living there. Out of these, 563 were men and 100 were women. This means that Laguna Blanca is a completely rural area. There are no big cities or towns here.
Changes in Population
The number of people living in Laguna Blanca has changed over time. Between 1992 and 2002, the population actually went down. It dropped by 23.5%, which means 204 fewer people lived there.
Size of Laguna Blanca
The total area of Laguna Blanca is about 3,695.6 square kilometers. That's a pretty big area for a small number of people!
Local Government
How the Commune is Run
Laguna Blanca is a third-level administrative division in Chile. This means it has its own local government. A group called the municipal council helps to run the commune.
The Mayor of Laguna Blanca
The leader of the commune is called an alcalde. This is like a mayor. The people living in Laguna Blanca vote directly for their alcalde every four years. The current alcalde is Fernando Ojeda González. He is a member of the Socialist Party.
More Information
You can find more information about Laguna Blanca for kids in Spanish here: Laguna Blanca (comuna) para niños
