Quinta Normal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quinta Normal
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago Metro | ||||
| Santiago Province, Chile|Santiago | Santiago | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 104,012 | ||||
| • Density | 8,000/km2 (20,700/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 104,012 | ||||
| • Rural | 0 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 50,509 | ||||
| • Women | 53,503 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of Quinta Normal | ||||
Quinta Normal is a commune in Chile. It is part of Santiago Province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. A commune is like a local government area. This place is named after a big park called Quinta Normal Park that is located there.
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People and Place: Demographics
Quinta Normal is a busy urban area, meaning it's a city with lots of buildings and people. According to a count done in 2002, called a census, Quinta Normal covers an area of 13 square kilometers. At that time, about 104,012 people lived here. There were slightly more women (53,503) than men (50,509).
Population Changes and Well-being
The number of people living in Quinta Normal changed a bit over time. Between 1992 and 2002, the population actually went down by about 10.6%.
Here are some interesting facts about the area:
- In 2006, it was estimated that about 95,597 people lived in Quinta Normal.
- The average money earned by families each year was about US$17,919 in 2006. This helps us understand how well people are doing financially.
- About 10.8% of the people were living below the poverty line in 2006.
- In 2005, Quinta Normal had a "quality of life index" of 77.01. This means it was considered a mid-high place to live compared to other areas.
- The Human Development Index for Quinta Normal in 2003 was 0.723. This index measures things like how long people live, how educated they are, and how much money they earn.
How Quinta Normal is Governed
As a commune, Quinta Normal has its own local government. It's run by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
The current alcalde is Karina Delfino Mussa. She is part of the Socialist Party.
The communal council also has several members who help make decisions for the area. These members are:
- Eduardo Valdés San Martín
- Yohanna Cáceres Lloncón
- Matilde Pérez Ravelo
- Adriano Castillo Herrera
- Sebastián Alburquenque Garrido
- Margarita Ruz Olivares
- Antonieta Flores Miranda
- Nicolás Jaramillo Méndez
See also
In Spanish: Quinta Normal para niños
