Marchigüe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marchigüe
Marchihue
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Town and Commune
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Old house (casona) in Marchigüe.
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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 | 659.9 km2 (254.8 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 6,855 | ||||
| • Density | 10.3879/km2 (26.905/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 2,208 | ||||
| • Rural | 4,696 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 3,549 | ||||
| • Women | 3,355 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Marchigüe | ||||
Marchigüe (pronounced mar-CHEE-gweh) is a small but important town and commune in Chile. It is sometimes spelled Marchihue. This area is located in the Cardenal Caro Province, which is part of Chile's sixth region, called O'Higgins.
Discover Marchigüe
Marchigüe is a place with a unique mix of people and landscapes. It covers a large area of about 660 square kilometers (255 square miles).
Who Lives in Marchigüe?
In 2002, a study counted the people living in Marchigüe. There were 6,904 residents in total. This included 3,549 men and 3,355 women.
Most people in Marchigüe live in rural areas. About 4,696 people (68%) live in the countryside. The remaining 2,208 people (32%) live in the urban areas of the town. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Marchigüe grew by 11.2%.
How Marchigüe is Governed
Marchigüe is a "commune," which is like a local government area in Chile. It is a third-level administrative division. This means it has its own local leaders who manage the town's daily life.
Local Leadership
The commune is run by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is similar to a mayor. The people of Marchigüe vote directly for their alcalde every four years. The alcalde for 2021-2024 is Héctor Cristian Salinas Herrera. He helps make decisions for the community.
