Peñalolén facts for kids
Peñalolén is a city and commune located in Chile. It's part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region and is found in Santiago Province. The name "Peñalolén" comes from the Mapudungun language, which means "fraternal meeting place." This area officially became a commune on November 15, 1984.
Quick facts for kids
Peñalolén
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||
| Province | Santiago | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 54.2 km2 (20.9 sq mi) | |||
| Population | ||||
| • Total | 216,060 | |||
| • Density | 3,986/km2 (10,325/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 216,060 | |||
| • Rural | 0 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 105,528 | |||
| • Women | 110,532 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||
| Website | Municipality of Peñalolén | |||
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History of Peñalolén
Peñalolén was officially created as a commune on November 15, 1984. This was an important step in organizing the area.
Population and Area
According to a census taken in 2002, Peñalolén covers an area of 54.2 square kilometers. At that time, it had 216,060 residents. This included 105,528 men and 110,532 women.
The entire commune is considered an urban area, meaning it's a city or town with many people living close together. Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Peñalolén grew by 20.2%. This means 36,279 more people moved to the area during that time.
Quick Facts About Peñalolén
- Area: 54.2 square kilometers
- Population: 238,177 (estimated in 2006)
How Peñalolén is Governed
Peñalolén is a commune, which is like a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, which is the Spanish word for mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
As of 2012, the mayor of Peñalolén is Carolina Leitao. She is a member of the PDC.
Local Council Members
The communal council works with the mayor to make decisions for Peñalolén. The council members are:
- Claudia Mora Vega
- Marcelo Fierro Yantorno
- Rogelio Zuñiga Escudero
- Juan Urra Rossi
- Cristian Jofré Delgado
- Leonardo Guerra Medina
- Estrella Gershanik Frenk
- Sergio Guerra Soto
- Julio Abelleira Figueroa
- Natalia Garrido Toro
Past Mayors of Peñalolén
Since 1984, Peñalolén has had several mayors:
- María Angélica Cristi (1984–1989)
- Carlos Alarcón (1989–1993)
- Carlos Echeverría (1993–1996)
- Carlos Alarcón (1997–2004)
- Claudio Orrego (2004-2012)
- Carolina Leitao (2012–present)
Representation in National Government
Peñalolén also has representatives in Chile's national government.
- In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the country's parliament, Peñalolén is represented by Jaime Pilowski and José Antonio Kast.
- In the Senate, the other part of the parliament, Peñalolén is represented by Manuel José Ossandón and Carlos Montes.
Education and Universities
Peñalolén is home to a university that offers higher education.
- Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Images for kids
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Avenida Grecia, looking to the west
See also
In Spanish: Peñalolén para niños
