Malloa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malloa
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | O'Higgins Region | |||
| Province | Cachapoal Province | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 112.6 km2 (43.5 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 12,342 | |||
| • Density | 109.61/km2 (283.89/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 4,709 | |||
| • Rural | 8,163 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 6,666 | |||
| • Women | 6,206 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Malloa | |||
Malloa is a town and a commune (which is like a local area or district) in Chile. It is located in the O'Higgins Region, specifically within the Cachapoal Province. The name Malloa comes from the Mapudungun language, and it means "place of the white clay."
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People of Malloa
How Many People Live Here?
In 2002, a count of all the people, called a census, showed that Malloa had 12,872 residents. This included 6,666 men and 6,206 women. The area of Malloa is about 112.6 square kilometers (43.5 square miles).
City vs. Country Living
Most people in Malloa live in rural areas, which are like the countryside. About 8,163 people (63.4%) lived in rural areas. The remaining 4,709 people (36.6%) lived in urban areas, which are more like towns or cities. Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Malloa grew by 5.1%, adding 620 more people.
How Malloa is Governed
Local Government
Malloa is a commune, which is a local administrative division in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is similar to a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people of Malloa in an election that happens every four years.
Representing Malloa in Chile
The people of Malloa also have representatives in the national government. In the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, which is like one part of the country's parliament, Malloa is part of a larger voting district. This district includes several other communes in the region. For the Senate of Chile, which is the other part of the parliament, Malloa is part of the O'Higgins Region's senatorial area. These representatives help make laws for the whole country.
Images for kids
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A view of the main plaza in Malloa.
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A map showing the Malloa commune within the O'Higgins Region.
See also
In Spanish: Malloa para niños
