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Las Condes

Commune

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Map of Las Condes commune in Greater Santiago

Las Condes

Location in Chile

Country

Chile

Region

Santiago Metropolitan Region

Province

Santiago Province

Government

• Type

Municipality

Area

• Total

99.4 km² (38.4 sq mi)

Population

(2002 Census)

• Total

249,893

• Density

2,514.0/km² (6,511/sq mi)

• Urban

249,893

• Rural

Sex

• Men

110,916

• Women

138,977

Time zone

UTC-4 (CLT)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-3 (CLST)

Area code(s)

56 +

Las Condes is a city area, called a 'commune', in Chile. It's located in Santiago Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Many families with higher incomes live here. It's known as a place where many important businesses and wealthy people are located.

Most of the shops and businesses are found along Apoquindo Avenue. People sometimes call this area "Sanhattan" because it looks a bit like Manhattan in New York City, with its tall buildings. Las Condes is in the northeastern part of Santiago, the capital city of Chile.

Understanding Las Condes' Population
How Las Condes is Governed
Economy and Business in Las Condes
Fun and Entertainment in Las Condes
Education in Las Condes
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Understanding Las Condes' Population

This section explains how many people live in Las Condes and what the area is like.

How Many People Live in Las Condes?

According to a census from 2002, Las Condes covers about 99.4 square kilometers (about 38 square miles). A census is like a big count of all the people and homes in an area. In 2002, about 249,893 people lived there. There were more women (138,977) than men (110,916).

Las Condes is a completely urban area. This means it's a city, not a rural countryside. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Las Condes grew by 20.1%. This means 41,830 more people moved there. By 2006, it was estimated that the population had grown to 283,226 people.

Who Lives in Las Condes?

Las Condes is home to a growing Jewish community. This community has its own synagogue, which is a place of worship. They also have a Talmud Torah, which is a school for Jewish studies, and their own rabbi, a religious leader. There is also a Jewish sports club called Estadio Israelita in Las Condes.

What Are the Living Standards Like?

Average Income: In 2006, the average yearly income for a household in Las Condes was about US$67,672. This is measured using something called Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), which helps compare how much money can buy in different places.
Poverty Level: In 2006, only 2.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This means most people in Las Condes have enough money to live comfortably.
Quality of Life: In 2005, Las Condes had a high quality of life index of 87.42. Out of 52 areas, it ranked as the 2nd best place to live.
Human Development: In 2003, Las Condes had a very high Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.933. This index measures things like how long people live, how educated they are, and their income. Out of 341 areas, Las Condes was ranked 2nd.

How Las Condes is Governed

This section explains how Las Condes is managed and who makes the decisions for the city.

Who Leads Las Condes?

Las Condes is an administrative division of Chile. This means it's a specific area with its own local government. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by a mayor, who is the main leader. The mayor is chosen directly by the people in an election every four years.

The current mayor for 2021–2024 is Daniela Peñaloza Ramos. She is part of the UDI political party.

Who Else Helps Govern?

The communal council works with the mayor to make decisions for Las Condes. Here are some of the people on the council:

From Chile Vamos (5 members):
- Julio Dittborn Cordúa
- Patricio Bopp Tocornal
- Javiera Kretschmer Soruco
- Catalina San Martín Cavada
- Luis Hadad Acevedo
From the Republican Party (4 members):
- Sergio Melnick Israel
- Vanessa Kaiser Barents-von Hohenhagen
- Catalina Ugarte Millán
- Marie Claude Mayo De Goyeneche
From Broad Front (1 member):
- Isidora Alcalde Egaña

How Las Condes is Represented in National Government

People from Las Condes also represent the area in Chile's national government.

In the Chamber of Deputies: This is like one part of the country's parliament. Las Condes is part of the 11th electoral district. This district also includes Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, La Reina, and Peñalolén. The representatives from this district include Gonzalo Fuenzalida, Karin Luck, Catalina del Real, Francisco Undurraga, and Guillermo Ramírez (who are more conservative), and Tomás Hirsch (who is from a left-wing party).
In the Senate: This is the other part of the country's parliament. Las Condes is part of the 8th senatorial area (Santiago-East). The senators for this area are Manuel José Ossandón and Carlos Montes.

Economy and Business in Las Condes

Las Condes is an important center for businesses and companies.

Many large companies have their main offices, called headquarters, in Las Condes. For example, LAN Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group, which are big airline companies, have their headquarters here. PAL Airlines also has its main office in Las Condes.

Big technology companies also have offices here. Google Chile's headquarters are in Las Condes, and so are the Latin American headquarters for Conversica, a company that uses artificial intelligence.

Fun and Entertainment in Las Condes

Las Condes offers many choices for fun and entertainment.

There are over 500 restaurants in Las Condes. You can find food from many different countries around the world. If you like sports, Santiago City FC is a soccer team based in Las Condes. They play in the Tercera A league.

Education in Las Condes

Las Condes has several well-known schools.

The Deutsche Schule Santiago (also known as Colegio Alemán de Santiago) is a German school. It has two campuses in Las Condes. One campus, called Las Condes, is for students in Years 7-12 and also has the school's main office. The other campus, Cerro Colorado, is for preschool children.

The Scuola Italiana Vittorio Montiglio, which is an Italian school, is also located in Las Condes.