Palmilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmilla
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  O'Higgins |
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| Province |  Colchagua |
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| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 237.3 km2 (91.6 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 11,844 | |||
| • Density | 49.912/km2 (129.27/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 2,088 | |||
| • Rural | 9,112 | |||
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| • Men | 5,825 | |||
| • Women | 5,375 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Palmilla | |||
Palmilla is a city and a special local government area called a commune in Chile. It is located in the Colchagua Province, which is part of the O'Higgins Region.
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About Palmilla's People
Let's look at how many people live in Palmilla and where they live.
Population Numbers
According to a census taken in 2002, Palmilla commune covers an area of about 237.3 square kilometers. At that time, 11,200 people lived there. This included 5,825 men and 5,375 women.
Urban and Rural Life
Most people in Palmilla live in rural areas, which are like the countryside. About 9,112 people (81.4%) lived in rural areas. The rest, 2,088 people (18.6%), lived in urban areas, which are the more city-like parts.
Population Growth
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Palmilla grew by 3.1%. This means 336 more people moved to or were born in the commune during those years.
Connecting Cities
The urban part of Palmilla is very close to the city of Santa Cruz. Together, these two areas form a larger connected city area with a total of 20,691 people.
How Palmilla is Governed
Palmilla is a commune, which is a local administrative division in Chile. It has its own local government.
Local Government Structure
The commune is managed by a municipal council. This council helps make decisions for the area. The leader of the commune is called an Alcaldesa (which means mayor).
Electing the Leader
The Alcaldesa is chosen by the people of Palmilla in an election every four years. The current Alcaldesa for the years 2021-2024 is Gloria Paredes.
