Paiguano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paiguano
Paihuano
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Town and Commune
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Coquimbo |
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| Province | Elqui | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 1,494.7 km2 (577.1 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 4,256 | |||
| • Density | 2.8474/km2 (7.3747/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 0 | |||
| • Rural | 4,168 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 2,145 | |||
| • Women | 2,023 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 51 | |||
Paiguano (also known as Paihuano) is a small farming town in Chile. It is located in the Elqui Province, which is part of the Coquimbo Region. This area is mostly known for its farms and agriculture.
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Who Lives in Paiguano?
In 2002, a special count called a census was done in Paiguano. This count found that 4,168 people lived there. Out of these, 2,145 were men and 2,023 were women.
Population Growth
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Paiguano grew. The population increased by 10.5%, which means 396 more people moved there. This commune is considered a completely rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside, not a big city.
How Paiguano is Governed
Paiguano is a "commune," which is like a local area or district in Chile. It's managed by a group called a municipal council.
Local Leadership
The leader of the council is called an alcalde, similar to a mayor. The people of Paiguano vote directly for their alcalde every four years.
National Representation
Paiguano is also part of a larger area for national elections.
- In the Chamber of Deputies: This is like one part of the country's parliament. Paiguano is represented by two people, Mr. Mario Bertolino and Marcelo Díaz. They represent a district that includes other towns like La Serena and Vicuña.
- In the Senate: This is the other part of the country's parliament. Paiguano is represented by Evelyn Matthei Fornet and Jorge Pizarro Soto. They represent the whole Coquimbo Region.
Patriotic Celebrations
Paiguano is an important place for celebrating Chile's national holiday. This special day is on September 18th. People gather to celebrate their country's independence and history.
See also
- In Spanish: Paihuano para niños
