María Pinto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
María Pinto
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||
| Province | Melipilla | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 395.0 km2 (152.5 sq mi) | |||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 10,343 | |||
| • Density | 26.185/km2 (67.818/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 1,654 | |||
| • Rural | 8,689 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 5,218 | |||
| • Women | 5,125 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 53 | |||
| Website | Municipality of María Pinto | |||
María Pinto is a town and a "commune" in central Chile. A commune is like a local district or area that has its own government. María Pinto is located in the Melipilla Province, which is part of the larger Santiago Metropolitan Region. In 2002, about 10,343 people lived there.
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Running the Town: María Pinto's Government
María Pinto is run by a local government called a municipal council. This council is led by an "alcalde," which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people in an election that happens every four years.
The Alcalde and Council
The alcalde for the years 2012-2016 was Cesar Araos Aguirre. He was part of a political group called the UDI. The alcalde works with several council members to make decisions for the commune. These members help manage the town's services and plans.
- Mario Donoso Araya (PDC)
- Elias Jacob Hirmas (IND)
- Carlos Acevedo Barrera (UDI)
- Margarita Cofré Olguin (PDC)
- Sonia Vargas Farias (PPD)
- Claudia Atabales Alarcón (UDI)
How María Pinto is Represented
People from María Pinto also have representatives in Chile's national government. These representatives speak for the commune's interests in the country's main law-making bodies.
Representing in the Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies is similar to a house of representatives. María Pinto is part of the 31st electoral district. This district includes several other towns like Talagante, Peñaflor, and Melipilla. The people from María Pinto help elect two deputies to represent them in this chamber.
Representing in the Senate
The Senate is another important part of Chile's government, similar to an upper house. María Pinto is part of the 7th senatorial constituency, known as Santiago-West. This area elects two senators to represent its people.
See also
In Spanish: María Pinto para niños
