Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Chile facts for kids
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Pedro Aguirre Cerda
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PAC at the left of the highway in 2007
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | ||||
| Province | Santiago | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 114,560 | ||||
| • Density | 11,810/km2 (30,590/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 114,560 | ||||
| • Rural | 0 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 55,382 | ||||
| • Women | 59,178 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Pedro Aguirre Cerda | ||||
Pedro Aguirre Cerda is a city and a commune in Chile. A commune is like a local district or town area. It is located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which is a large area around the capital city, Santiago. The commune is named after a former President of Chile, Pedro Aguirre Cerda.
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About Pedro Aguirre Cerda
Pedro Aguirre Cerda is a busy urban area. This means it is a city with many buildings and people, and no rural (countryside) areas.
Population and Size
In 2002, a count of the people (called a census) showed that Pedro Aguirre Cerda had 114,560 residents. There were 55,382 men and 59,178 women living there. The commune covers an area of about 9.7 square kilometers (which is about 3.7 square miles). Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in the commune went down by about 12%.
Living Standards
In 2006, about 6.3% of the people in Pedro Aguirre Cerda lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income.
How Pedro Aguirre Cerda is Governed
Pedro Aguirre Cerda is managed by a local government called 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.
Local Leaders
The alcalde (mayor) for the 2012-2016 term was Claudina Núñez Jiménez. The municipal council also has several members who help make decisions for the commune. These members include:
- Gloria Rodríguez Calderón
- Juan Rozas Romero
- Eduardo Pastene Azola
- Elizabeth Jiménez Oliva
- Carmen Salinas Jara
- Eduardo Cancino Cáceres
- Rodrigo Lagos Fuentes
- Manuel Aguilar Gálvez
National Representation
The people of Pedro Aguirre Cerda also have representatives in the national government of Chile.
In the Chamber of Deputies
The commune is part of an electoral district that sends two members to the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. This is similar to the House of Representatives in other countries. In this district, Pedro Aguirre Cerda is grouped with the communes of San Miguel and Lo Espejo.
In the Senate
Pedro Aguirre Cerda is also part of a larger area that sends two members to the Senate of Chile. The Senate is the upper house of Chile's parliament.
Images for kids
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PAC at the left of the highway in 2007
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Coat of arms of Pedro Aguirre Cerda
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Map of Pedro Aguirre Cerda commune in Greater Santiago
See also
- In Spanish: Pedro Aguirre Cerda (comuna) para niños
