Pirque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pirque
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Concha y Toro vineyard in Pirque
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | ||||
| Province | Cordillera | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 445.3 km2 (171.9 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 16,565 | ||||
| • Density | 37.200/km2 (96.347/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 9,651 | ||||
| • Rural | 6,914 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 8,384 | ||||
| • Women | 8,181 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Pirque | ||||
Pirque (pronounced "PEER-keh") is a special area in Chile. It's called a commune, which is like a local district or town. Pirque is located in the Cordillera Province, which is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. It's about 2.8 kilometers southeast of Puente Alto and 21.3 kilometers south-southeast of the big city of Santiago.
Pirque sits at the base of the Cajón del Maipo, a beautiful valley. It's also famous for being home to the Concha y Toro wine company, which makes delicious wines!
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Who Lives in Pirque?
Every few years, countries count their people in something called a census. According to the 2002 census, Pirque had 16,565 people living there. This included 8,384 men and 8,181 women.
Pirque covers an area of about 445.3 square kilometers. Most people, about 9,651 (58.3%), lived in urban areas, which are like towns or cities. The rest, 6,914 people (41.7%), lived in rural areas, which are more like the countryside. Between 1992 and 2002, Pirque's population grew quite a bit, by 45.7%!
Pirque's Population Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the people in Pirque:
- In 2006, it was estimated that Pirque had about 20,518 people.
- In 2006, the average money earned by households each year was about US$21,537.
- About 9.1% of the people in Pirque were living below the poverty line in 2006.
How Pirque is Managed
Pirque is run by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
The alcalde for 2012-2016 was Cristian Balmaceda Undurraga, from the RN political party.
Meet the Council Members
The communal council helps the alcalde make decisions for Pirque. Here are some of the people who were on the council:
- Carlos Miranda Dinamarca (Independent)
- Hilda Espinoza Cavieres (Independent)
- Patricio Domínguez Warrington (Socialist Party)
- Lorena Berrios Gonzalez (National Renewal)
- Pablo Ulloa Riquelme (Independent)
- María Mujica Vizcaya (Independent)
Pirque's Role in National Elections
When it comes to national elections, Pirque is part of a larger area.
- In the Chamber of Deputies (which is like one part of the country's parliament), Pirque is in the 29th electoral district. This district also includes Puente Alto, San José de Maipo, and La Pintana.
- In the Senate (the other part of the country's parliament), Pirque is part of the 8th senatorial area, called Santiago-East.
See also
In Spanish: Pirque para niños
