Pumanque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pumanque
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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 | 440.9 km2 (170.2 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 3,242 | |||
| • Density | 7.3531/km2 (19.045/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 0 | |||
| • Rural | 3,442 | |||
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| • Men | 1,793 | |||
| • Women | 1,649 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Pumanque | |||
Pumanque is a small town in Chile. It is a type of local government area called a commune. Pumanque is located in the Colchagua Province, which is part of the O'Higgins Region.
About Pumanque
Pumanque is a commune in Chile. A commune is like a local district or town area. It has its own local government. Pumanque is in the O'Higgins Region of Chile. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes.
People and Area
In 2002, a count of people called a census was done. This census showed that Pumanque covers an area of about 440.9 square kilometers. That's about 170 square miles.
The population of Pumanque in 2002 was 3,442 people. Out of these, 1,793 were men and 1,649 were women. Pumanque is considered a completely rural area. This means most people live in the countryside, not in a big city. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in Pumanque went down by 8.8%. This was a decrease of 331 people.
How Pumanque is Run
Pumanque is a third-level administrative division of Chile. This means it's a local area with its own government. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde. An alcalde is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. The current alcalde for Pumanque, serving from 2021 to 2024, is Gonzalo Baraona Bezanilla.
See also
- In Spanish: Pumanque para niños
