Quirihue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quirihue
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 Quirihue
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile | ||
| Region | Ñuble | ||
| Province | Itata | ||
| Founded | January 17, 1749 | ||
| Founded as | Villa San Antonio Abad of Quirihue | ||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 589.0 km2 (227.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 231 m (758 ft) | ||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 12,562 | ||
| • Density | 21.3277/km2 (55.238/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 7,952 | ||
| • Rural | 3,477 | ||
| Sex | |||
| • Men | 5,852 | ||
| • Women | 5,577 | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | ||
| Area code(s) | country 56 + city 42 | ||
Quirihue (Spanish pronunciation: [kiˈɾiwe]) is a city and commune in Chile. It is located in the Itata Province of the Ñuble Region. Quirihue is about 72 kilometers northwest of Chillán. It is also about 410 kilometers southwest of Santiago, the capital city.
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About Quirihue
Quirihue is a lively place with a rich history. It was officially founded on January 17, 1749. Back then, it was known as Villa San Antonio Abad of Quirihue. Today, it is an important part of the Ñuble Region.
People and Numbers
Every few years, a count of the population happens. This is called a census. According to the 2002 census, Quirihue covers an area of 589 square kilometers. It had 11,429 people living there at that time.
- Out of these, 5,852 were men and 5,577 were women.
- Most people, about 7,952 (69.6%), lived in the city areas.
- The rest, 3,477 people (30.4%), lived in the countryside.
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people in Quirihue grew by 4.2%. This means 458 more people came to live there.
Local News and Media
Quirihue has its own way of sharing news. There is a local channel called "TV Quirihue Online". This helps people in the area stay connected and informed.
How Quirihue is Run
Quirihue is a commune. This means it's a local area with its own government. It's like a town or city with its own rules and leaders.
Local Government Leaders
The commune is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde. An alcalde is like a mayor. The people of Quirihue vote for their alcalde every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Tomás Irribarra De La Torre. He was a member of the PRSD.
Representing Quirihue in Chile
Quirihue is part of larger groups for elections. These groups help choose people to represent the area in the national government.
- In the Chamber of Deputies, Quirihue is represented by Jorge Sabag and Frank Sauerbaum. They are part of a large electoral district.
- In the Senate, Quirihue is represented by Alejandro Navarro Brain and Hosain Sabag Castillo. They are part of the 12th senatorial area.
See also
In Spanish: Quirihue para niños
