Olmué facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olmué
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Valparaíso | |||
| Province | San Antonio | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 231.8 km2 (89.5 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 15,611 | |||
| • Density | 67.347/km2 (174.43/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 10,379 | |||
| • Rural | 3,726 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 7,139 | |||
| • Women | 6,966 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 33 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Olmué | |||
Olmué is a charming town and commune in Chile. It is located in the Marga Marga Province, which is part of the Valparaíso Region. The commune covers an area of about 231.8 square kilometers. Olmué is located about 42.8 miles northwest of Santiago, Chile's capital, and 42 kilometers east northeast of Valparaíso.
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About Olmué
Olmué is well-known for hosting the Olmué Festival. This is a popular folk music contest that takes place every year in the third week of January. It brings together musicians and fans from all over.
People and Population in Olmué
According to the 2002 census by the National Statistics Institute, Olmué had 14,105 residents. This included 7,139 men and 6,966 women. Most people, about 10,379 (73.6%), lived in urban areas. The remaining 3,726 (26.4%) lived in rural areas.
Between 1992 and 2002, Olmué's population grew by 11.9%, adding 1,502 people. The people from Olmué have special names: a man is called an Olmueíno, and a woman is called an Olmueína.
How Olmué is Governed
As a commune, Olmué is a local administrative division of Chile. It is managed by a group called the communal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people every four years.
Local Leaders
The current alcalde of Olmué is Macarena Santelices Cañas. She was elected in 2012 and is an Independent politician, supported by the UDI party.
The communal council helps the alcalde run the commune. Here are the current members of the council:
- Luís Alberto Córdova González (Ind./Pro-UDI)
- Sonia Muñoz Urrutia (PDC)
- Álvaro Zamora Pérez (PS)
- Abelardo Campos Cordero (RN)
- Leonel Gómez Órdenes (PRSD)
- Ramón Donoso Alvarado (UDI)
Representing Olmué
Olmué is also part of larger electoral divisions of Chile. These divisions help choose people to represent the commune in the national government.
In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the national parliament, Olmué is represented by Marcelo Schilling (PS) and Arturo Squella (UDI). They are part of the 12th electoral district, which also includes the towns of Limache, Villa Alemana, and Quilpué.
In the Senate, the other part of the national parliament, Olmué is represented by Ignacio Walker Prieto (PDC) and Lily Pérez San Martín (RN). They represent the 5th senatorial constituency, known as Valparaíso-Cordillera.
See also
In Spanish: Olmué para niños
