Litueche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Litueche
(El) Rosario (Lo Solís)
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Town and Commune
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View of Litueche, looking forward to its main square, on March 1, 2011.
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  O'Higgins |
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| Province |  Cardenal Caro |
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 618.8 km2 (238.9 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 6,118 | |||
| • Density | 9.8869/km2 (25.607/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban 2002 | 2,479 | |||
| • Rural 2002 | 3,047 | |||
| Sex 2002 | ||||
| • Men | 2,932 | |||
| • Women | 2,594 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Litueche | |||
Litueche is a town and a type of local government area called a commune in Chile. It is located in the Cardenal Caro Province of the O'Higgins Region.
The name Litueche comes from the Mapudungun language. It means "people of the white lands." The town was originally known by names like El Rosario or Rosario Lo Solís. Litueche also has its own airport, called Litueche Airport.
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Understanding Litueche's Population
How Many People Live in Litueche?
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. According to the 2002 census by Chile's National Statistics Institute, Litueche had 5,526 people. This included 2,932 men and 2,594 women.
Urban and Rural Living
The census also showed where people lived. About 2,479 people (44.9%) lived in urban areas. These are places like towns with more buildings and services. The other 3,047 people (55.1%) lived in rural areas. These are countryside areas, often with farms and more open spaces.
Population Changes Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, Litueche's population grew a little. It increased by 1.1%, which means 60 more people moved there or were born there during that time.
How Litueche is Governed
What is a Commune?
In Chile, a commune is a local area that manages its own services. Litueche is one of these communes. It's like a local government district.
Local Government Leaders
Each commune has a municipal council that helps run things. The main leader of the commune is called an alcalde. This person is like a mayor. The people of Litueche vote directly for their alcalde every four years. The alcalde for 2021-2024 is René Acuña Echeverría.
More About Litueche
In Spanish: Litueche para niños
