Pudahuel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pudahuel
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Panoramic view of Pudahuel
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| Country | Chile | |||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | |||||
| Province | Santiago Province | |||||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • Total | 197.4 km2 (76.2 sq mi) | |||||
| Population
(2017 Census)
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| • Total | 240,819 | |||||
| • Density | 1,219.95/km2 (3,159.7/sq mi) | |||||
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| • Men | 112,412 | |||||
| • Women | 117,881 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||||
| Website | Municipality of Pudahuel | |||||
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Pudahuel is a commune in Chile. It is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. The name "Pudahuel" comes from the Mapudungun language. It means "place of pools/water" or "place where seagulls gather." Santiago's main international airport, Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, is located here.
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What is Pudahuel Like?
Pudahuel is a large area in Chile. It covers about 197.4 square kilometers. In 2017, a census counted 230,293 people living there. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country. This number included 112,412 men and 117,881 women. The number of people living in Pudahuel grew by 18% between 2002 and 2017.
Population Facts
- Area: 197.4 square kilometers
- Population: 256,607 (estimated in 2021)
How Pudahuel is Governed
Pudahuel is a commune, which is a type of local government area in Chile. It is run by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde (mayor). The mayor is chosen directly by the people every four years.
Current Leadership
The mayor of Pudahuel for 2021–2024 is Ítalo Bravo Lizana. He is from the Equality Party.
The communal council helps the mayor run the commune. Its members are:
- Cinthya Muñoz Escanilla (PI)
- Sandy Muñoz Poblete (PI)
- Javiera Soto Fuentes (Independent/Humanist Party)
- Esteban Sepúlveda Reyes (Communist Party)
- Carolina Seguel Hidalgo (Communist Party)
- José Escobar Rodríguez (Democratic Revolution)
- Aldea Magaña Leiva (Socialist Party)
- Cristian Véliz Solís (Independent/Party for Democracy)
- Patricio Cisternas Monreal (Christian Democratic Party)
- Gisela Vila Ruz (Independent Democratic Union)
Electoral Divisions
For elections, Pudahuel is part of a larger area called electoral district No. 8. This district also includes other communes like Colina, Lampa, Maipú, Til Til, Cerrillos, and Estación Central. Pudahuel is also part of the VII Senatorial District. This district represents the entire Metropolitan Region of Santiago in the Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Pudahuel para niños
