Monte Patria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monte Patria
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Coquimbo |
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| Province | Limarí | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 4,366.3 km2 (1,685.8 sq mi) | ||||
| Area rank | 1 | ||||
| Elevation | 1,046 m (3,432 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 30,056 | ||||
| • Rank | 2 | ||||
| • Density | 6.88363/km2 (17.8285/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 13,340 | ||||
| • Rural | 16,936 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 15,351 | ||||
| • Women | 14,925 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 53 | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Monte Patria | ||||
Monte Patria is a city and a commune (like a local district) in Chile. It is located in the Limarí Province, which is part of the Coquimbo Region in the north-central part of the country.
Contents
How Monte Patria is Governed
Local Administration
Monte Patria is managed by a local government called a Communal Council. This council is led by an alcalde, which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor is chosen directly by the people who live in Monte Patria. As of 2010, the mayor was Juan Carlos Castillo.
National Representation
Monte Patria is part of a larger area that sends representatives to Chile's national government. These representatives work in two main groups:
- The Chamber of Deputies
- The Senate
These groups are part of the National Congress, which helps make laws for the entire country.
Geography of Monte Patria
Monte Patria covers a large area of about 4,366.3 square kilometers (about 1,686 square miles). This makes it a significant part of the region.
Population and People
Who Lives in Monte Patria?
According to information from the 2002 Census, Monte Patria had 30,276 people living there.
- About 13,340 people (44.1%) lived in urban areas, which are like towns or cities.
- About 16,936 people (55.9%) lived in rural areas, which are countryside areas.
This means more people lived in the countryside than in the towns within Monte Patria at that time.
Population Details
The population of Monte Patria makes up about 5.1% of the total population of the Coquimbo Region. It also represents 19.2% of the population of the Limarí Province. In 2002, there were slightly more men (15,351) than women (14,925) living in the commune.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Patria para niños
