Portezuelo, Chile facts for kids
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Portezuelo
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Map of Portezuelo commune in the Ñuble Region
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 Portezuelo, Chile
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile |
| Region | Ñuble |
| Province | Itata |
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| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 282.3 km2 (109.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 4,903 |
| • Density | 17.368/km2 (44.983/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,750 |
| • Rural | 3,720 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 2,825 |
| • Women | 2,645 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 42 |
| Website | Municipality of Portezuelo |
Portezuelo is a town and a "commune" in Chile. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. Portezuelo is located in the Itata Province, which is part of the Ñuble Region.
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Understanding Portezuelo's Population
How Many People Live in Portezuelo?
In 2002, a count of the population (called a census) showed that about 5,470 people lived in Portezuelo. This included 2,825 men and 2,645 women.
Urban vs. Rural Living in Portezuelo
Most people in Portezuelo live in rural areas, which means outside of the main town, often on farms or in smaller villages. About 3,720 people (68%) lived in rural areas. The remaining 1,750 people (32%) lived in the main urban area of Portezuelo.
Population Changes Over Time
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Portezuelo went down. The population decreased by 500 people, which is about an 8.4% drop.
Exploring Portezuelo's Localities
Key Areas Within the Commune
The commune of Portezuelo includes several smaller areas. One important locality within Portezuelo is Quitento.
How Portezuelo is Governed
The Role of a Commune in Chile
As a commune, Portezuelo is a local government unit in Chile. It has its own council that helps run the area. This council is led by an "alcalde," who is like a mayor.
Who Leads Portezuelo?
The alcalde is chosen directly by the people every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde of Portezuelo was Modesto Sepúlveda Andrade, who belonged to the PDC.
Members of the Communal Council
The communal council works with the alcalde to make decisions for Portezuelo. Here are some of the council members from that period:
- Paulina Zamudio (Independent, supporting PDC)
- Daniel Pastén (UDI)
- Pedro Fernández (Independent, supporting PDC)
- Flavio Barrientos (Independent, supporting RN)
- Marcelo Cortés (PRI)
- Melitón Aravena (PDC)
Portezuelo's Place in Elections
For national elections, Portezuelo is part of specific voting areas. It belongs to the 42nd electoral district and the 12th senatorial constituency. This helps decide which representatives go to the national government.
See also
In Spanish: Portezuelo (Chile) para niños
