Padre Hurtado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Padre Hurtado
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Metropolitan | |||
| Province | Talagante | |||
| Founded | 1891 | |||
| Named for | Saint Alberto Hurtado | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 80.8 km2 (31.2 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) | |||
| Population
(2023 Census)
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| • Total | 76,219 | |||
| • Density | 943.3/km2 (2,443.1/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 34,257 | |||
| • Rural | 4,511 | |||
| Demonym(s) | Padrehurtadino | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 37,785 | |||
| • Women | 38,434 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||
| Website | Municipality of Padre hurtado | |||
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Padre Hurtado is a commune (a type of local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Talagante Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This area is also part of the larger Greater Santiago city region.
The commune is named after Saint Alberto Hurtado, a very famous Chilean saint. People often called him Padre Hurtado, which means "Father Hurtado".
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Who Lives in Padre Hurtado?
Let's look at how many people live in Padre Hurtado and where they live!
Population Numbers
According to a census taken in 2002, Padre Hurtado covers an area of about 80.8 square kilometers. At that time, 38,768 people lived there.
- There were 19,367 men and 19,401 women.
- Most people, about 88.4% (34,257 people), lived in urban areas (cities or towns).
- Fewer people, about 11.6% (4,511 people), lived in rural areas (the countryside).
Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Padre Hurtado grew quite a lot. It increased by 32%, which means 9,396 more people moved there.
Recent Population Data
More recent information from the 2023 Census shows that the total population of Padre Hurtado has grown to 76,219 people.
- Out of these, 37,785 are men and 38,434 are women.
- About 34,257 people live in urban areas.
- About 4,511 people live in rural areas.
How Padre Hurtado is Governed
Padre Hurtado is managed as a commune. This means it's a local government area, like a town or city council.
Local Leadership
The commune is run by 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.
The current alcalde for Padre Hurtado is José Miguel Arellano Merino. He is a member of the RN political party.
Communal Council Members
The communal council helps the alcalde make decisions for Padre Hurtado. Here are some of the people who are currently on the council:
- Maricel Arellano Merino (RN)
- Paz González Zuñiga (UDI)
- Patricio Muñoz Vegas (PPD)
- Rosa Verdugo Painemal (PRI)
- Alberto Haddad Valech (RN)
- Miguel Ramos Pino (PS)
Representing Padre Hurtado in Chile
Padre Hurtado is also part of larger electoral divisions of Chile. This means its citizens vote for people to represent them in the national government.
- In the Chamber of Deputies (similar to a House of Representatives), Padre Hurtado is part of the 31st electoral district. This district also includes other communes like Talagante and Peñaflor.
- In the Senate (similar to a Senate), Padre Hurtado is part of the 7th senatorial constituency, known as Santiago-West.
See also
In Spanish: Padre Hurtado (comuna) para niños
