Placilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Placilla
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Town and Commune
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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 | 146.9 km2 (56.7 sq mi) | |||||
| Elevation | 234 m (768 ft) | |||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 8,277 | |||||
| • Density | 56.344/km2 (145.93/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 2,114 | |||||
| • Rural | 5,964 | |||||
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| • Men | 4,134 | |||||
| • Women | 3,944 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||||
| Website | Municipality of Placilla | |||||
Placilla is a town and commune in Chile. It is located in the Colchagua Province, which is part of the O'Higgins Region. A commune is like a local area with its own government. Placilla is a small but important part of Chile.
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About Placilla's Population
How Many People Live Here?
In 2002, a study called a census counted the people in Placilla. There were 8,078 people living there. This included 4,134 men and 3,944 women.
Urban and Rural Areas
Placilla covers an area of about 146.9 square kilometers. Most people in Placilla live in rural areas, which means the countryside. About 5,964 people lived in rural areas. Fewer people, around 2,114, lived in urban areas, which are like towns or cities.
Population Growth Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Placilla grew. The population increased by 3.6%, which means 279 more people moved there or were born there.
How Placilla is Governed
Understanding the Commune's Government
Placilla is a commune, which is a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council helps make decisions for the town. The main leader of the commune is called an alcalde, which is like a mayor.
Electing the Alcalde
The alcalde is chosen by the people of Placilla in an election. They are elected directly every four years. This means citizens vote for the person they want to lead their community.
Past and Present Alcaldes
José Joaquín Latorre Muñoz was the alcalde from 2012 to 2013. He had also been the alcalde before, from 1992 to 2008. After he passed away in 2013, Tulio Contreras Álvarez took over. Tulio Contreras Álvarez was reelected several times. He served until 2022, when he also passed away. The current alcalde is Marcelo González.
See also
In Spanish: Placilla para niños
