Recoleta, Chile facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Recoleta
City and Commune
View of Recoleta from the San Cristóbal Hill.
Coat of arms Map of Recoleta commune within Greater Santiago Recoleta Location in Chile
Country	Chile
Region	Santiago Metro.
Province	Santiago
Government
• Type	Municipality
Area
• Total	16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population  (2002 Census)
• Total	148,220
• Density	9,149/km2 (23,700/sq mi)
• Urban	148,220
• Rural	0
Sex
• Men	72,314
• Women	75,906
Time zone	UTC-4 (CLT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(s)	56 +
Website	Municipality of Recoleta

Recoleta is a special area in Chile. It is called a commune. It is located in the northern part of Santiago Province. This area is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which is where the capital city of Chile is found.

Recoleta is surrounded by other communes. To its south is Santiago. To the east are Providencia and Vitacura. To the west, you'll find Independencia and Conchalí. Huechuraba is located to the north. The Mapocho River and the San Cristóbal Hill form natural borders for Recoleta.

People and Population in Recoleta

In 2002, a count of the people living in Recoleta was done. This count is called a census. The National Statistics Institute found that Recoleta covers about 16.2 square kilometers (about 6.25 square miles).

At that time, 148,220 people lived there. This included 72,314 men and 75,906 women. Everyone in Recoleta lives in an urban area, meaning it's a city or town, not a countryside area. The number of people living in Recoleta went down a bit between 1992 and 2002.

How People Live in Recoleta

In 2006, some facts were gathered about life in Recoleta. The average money a household earned each year was about US$4,551. This helps us understand how well people are doing financially.

About 12.4% of the people were living below the poverty line in 2006. This means they had less money than needed for basic things. Recoleta had a high "quality of life index" score of 89.77 in 2005. This score helps measure how good life is in a place.

The "Human Development Index" for Recoleta was 0.797 in 2003. This index looks at things like how long people live, how much education they get, and their income. A higher number means better development.

Green Spaces and Important Places

Recoleta has some important green spaces and landmarks. Part of the large Santiago Metropolitan Park is located here. This park is a great place for outdoor activities.

The Cerro Blanco is another notable hill in Recoleta. You can also find the Santiago General Cemetery within the commune. These places offer both natural beauty and historical significance.

Culture and Neighborhoods

Recoleta is known for its lively culture. The famous Barrio Bellavista neighborhood is partly in Recoleta and partly in Providencia. It's a bohemian area, meaning it's a place where artists and creative people often gather.

Another important area is Barrio Patronato. This neighborhood is a busy commercial center. You can also find La Vega Central Market in Recoleta. This is a huge market where people buy and sell all kinds of fresh food and other goods.

Recoleta is also home to old and beautiful churches. These include the Iglesia de la Recoleta Franciscana and the Iglesia de la Recoleta Dominica. They are important historical buildings.

How Recoleta is Governed

Recoleta is a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. The head of this council is called an alcalde (mayor). The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.

The current alcalde of Recoleta is Daniel Jadue Jadue. He belongs to the Communist Party. He was elected in 2012 and has been re-elected for several terms. The municipal council works with the alcalde to make decisions for the commune.

The council has several members who help run Recoleta. These members work together to make sure the commune's services are good and that the community's needs are met.

See also

In Spanish: Recoleta (Chile) para niños