Ninhue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ninhue
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Town and Commune
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Commune of Ninhue in the Ñuble Region
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 Ninhue
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Ñuble | |
| Province | Itata | |
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| • Type | Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 401.2 km2 (154.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 5,268 | |
| • Density | 13.1306/km2 (34.008/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1,433 | |
| • Rural | 4,305 | |
| Sex | ||
| • Men | 2,920 | |
| • Women | 2,818 | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | country 56 + city 42 | |
| Website | Comuna de Ninhue | |
Ninhue is a small town and a commune (which is like a local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Ñuble Region, specifically in the Itata Province.
People and Population in Ninhue
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. According to the 2002 census, Ninhue covers an area of about 401.2 square kilometers. That's roughly 155 square miles.
At that time, 5,738 people lived in Ninhue. There were slightly more men (2,920) than women (2,818).
Most people in Ninhue live in the countryside. About 1,433 people (25%) lived in towns, while 4,305 people (75%) lived in rural areas. Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Ninhue decreased by about 10.6%.
How Ninhue is Governed
Ninhue 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 by the people in an election every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Luis Molina Melo.
Ninhue is also part of a larger area for national elections. People from Ninhue help choose representatives for the country's government. These representatives work in two main groups:
- The Chamber of Deputies: This group makes laws. Ninhue is part of a district that elects two deputies.
- The Senate: This group also helps make laws and reviews what the Chamber of Deputies does. Ninhue is part of a larger area that elects two senators.
