Río Hurtado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Río Hurtado
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Río Hurtado
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Coquimbo | |||
| Province | Limarí | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 2,117.2 km2 (817.5 sq mi) | |||
| Area rank | 3 | |||
| Elevation | 1,332 m (4,370 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 4,137 | |||
| • Rank | 5 | |||
| • Density | 1.95400/km2 (5.0608/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 0 | |||
| • Rural | 4,771 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 2,445 | |||
| • Women | 2,326 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 53 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Río Hurtado | |||
Río Hurtado is a small area in the Limarí Province of Chile. It is one of five communes in this province. A commune is like a local government area. Río Hurtado is located in the north-central part of Chile, in the Coquimbo Region.
How Río Hurtado is Governed
Río Hurtado is a commune, which means it has its own local government. This government is run by a municipal council. The council is led by an alcalde, which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
People from Río Hurtado also have representatives in Chile's national government. These representatives work in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. They help make decisions for the whole country.
Geography and Size
Río Hurtado covers a total area of about 2,117.2 square kilometers. This makes it a fairly large area in terms of land size.
Population and People
According to a census from 2002, Río Hurtado had 4,771 people living there. All of these people lived in rural areas, meaning there are no big cities or towns. This makes Río Hurtado the least populated commune in its province. The people of Río Hurtado make up a small part of the total population of the Coquimbo Region.
See also
In Spanish: Río Hurtado (comuna) para niños
