Panquehue facts for kids
Panquehue (Spanish pronunciation: [paŋˈkewe]) is a small town and commune in Chile. It is located in the San Felipe de Aconcagua Province, which is part of the Valparaíso Region.
Quick facts for kids
Panquehue
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Town and Commune
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Valparaíso |
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| Province | San Felipe de Aconcagua | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 121.9 km2 (47.1 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 6,837 | |||
| • Density | 56.087/km2 (145.26/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 2,904 | |||
| • Rural | 3,663 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 3,312 | |||
| • Women | 3,255 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 34 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Panquehue | |||
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Geography of Panquehue
Panquehue covers an area of about 121.9 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 12,190 football fields!
People of Panquehue
In 2002, a census counted 6,567 people living in Panquehue. There were slightly more men (3,312) than women (3,255).
Where People Live
About 44% of the people (2,904) lived in urban areas. Urban areas are like towns or cities. The other 56% (3,663 people) lived in rural areas. Rural areas are countryside, often with farms.
Population Growth
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people in Panquehue grew. The population increased by 11.3%, which means 667 more people moved there or were born there.
How Panquehue is Governed
Panquehue is a "commune." In Chile, a commune is a local government area. It's like a small county or district.
Local Government Leaders
The commune is run by a communal council. This council is led by an "alcalde," who is like a mayor. The people of Panquehue vote directly for their alcalde.
The current alcalde is Luis Reinaldo Pradenas Moran. He belongs to a political party called the UDI.
Communal Council Members
The communal council helps the alcalde make decisions for the town. The members of the council are:
- Patricio Zedán Zárate (from the UDI party)
- Héctor Bazáes Leiva (from the RN party)
- René Ahumada Ortega (from the DC party)
- Marcelo Olguín Moreno (from the PS party)
Representing Panquehue in Chile's Government
Panquehue is part of a larger area for national elections.
Chamber of Deputies
In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of Chile's parliament, Panquehue is represented by two people:
- Marco Antonio Núñez (from the PDC party)
- Gaspar Rivas (from the RN party)
They represent Panquehue along with ten other nearby towns.
Senate of Chile
In the Senate, which is the other part of Chile's parliament, Panquehue is represented by two senators:
- Ignacio Walker Prieto (from the PDC party)
- Lily Pérez San Martín (from the RN party)
They represent a larger area called the 5th senatorial constituency.
