San Antonio Province facts for kids
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San Antonio
Provincia de San Antonio
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Provincial offices building in San Antonio
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region | Valparaíso | ||||
| Capital | San Antonio | ||||
| Comunas | Algarrobo, El Quisco, El Tabo, Cartagena, San Antonio, Santo Domingo | ||||
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| • Type | Provincial | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 1,511.6 km2 (583.6 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 136,594 | ||||
| • Density | 90.364/km2 (234.041/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobernacionsanantonio.gov.cl/ | ||||
San Antonio Province (which is Provincia de San Antonio in Spanish) is one of eight provinces in the central Valparaíso area of Chile. A province is like a large county or district within a region. The main city and capital of this province is San Antonio, which is also a very important port city.
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Geography of San Antonio Province
How Big is San Antonio Province?
San Antonio Province covers an area of about 1,511.6 square kilometers (or 583.6 square miles). This makes it the third smallest province in the Valparaíso region. Only two other provinces, Quillota and Marga Marga, are smaller.
Where is San Antonio Province Located?
This province is right on the Pacific Ocean coast. To the north, it shares a border with the Casablanca area in the Valparaíso province. To the east, it borders the Melipilla area in the Santiago Metropolitan region. South of San Antonio Province is the Navidad area, which is part of the O'Higgins region. The Pacific Ocean is to its west.
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What is the San Antonio Valley?
The San Antonio valley is a special area known for making wine. It is very close to the sea, near the city of San Antonio. This valley is about 90 kilometers (or 56 miles) west of Santiago, the capital city of Chile.
Population of San Antonio Province
How Many People Live Here?
According to the last national census in 2002, there were 136,594 people living in San Antonio Province. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 90 people.
What is the Largest City?
The biggest city in the province is San Antonio. It is also the capital city. In 2002, San Antonio city had a population of 87,205 people.
How San Antonio Province is Governed
Understanding Provincial Administration
San Antonio is a province, which is a type of administrative division. It is made up of six smaller areas called comunas (communes). The city of San Antonio is the main city and the capital of the province. A person called a governor is in charge of running the province.
Communes of San Antonio Province
Here is a list of the communes that make up San Antonio Province:
| Code | Commune Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
Population (2002) |
Density |
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| 05601 | San Felipe | San Felipe | 404.5 | 87,205 | 215.6 |
| 05602 | Algarrobo | Algarrobo | 175.6 | 8,601 | 49.0 |
| 05603 | Cartagena | Cartagena | 245.9 | 16,875 | 68.6 |
| 05604 | El Quisco | El Quisco | 50.7 | 9,467 | 186.7 |
| 05605 | El Tabo | El Tabo | 98.8 | 7,028 | 71.1} |
| 05606 | Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo | 536.1 | 7,418 | 13.8 |
| Total for San Antonio Province | 1,511.6 | 136,594 | 90.4 | ||
Images for kids
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Provincial offices building in San Antonio
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Seal of the San Antonio Governorate
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Map showing San Antonio Province in the Valparaíso Region
Related Pages
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de San Antonio para niños
