San Esteban, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Esteban
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Valparaíso |
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| Province | Los Andes | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 1,361.6 km2 (525.7 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 831 m (2,726 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 17,090 | |||
| • Density | 12.551/km2 (32.508/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 7,542 | |||
| • Rural | 6,858 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 7,298 | |||
| • Women | 7,102 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 34 | |||
| Website | Municipality of San Esteban | |||
San Esteban ("St. Stephen" in Spanish) is a city and a special type of local area called a commune in central Chile. It is located in the Los Andes Province, which is part of the Valparaíso Region. The commune covers an area of about 1,361.6 square kilometers.
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Who Lives in San Esteban?
Population Count
Every few years, a special count of people is done. This is called a census. According to the 2002 census, San Esteban had 14,400 people living there. This included 7,298 men and 7,102 women.
City vs. Countryside
Of these people, 7,542 (about 52.4%) lived in urban areas, which are like cities or towns. The other 6,858 people (about 47.6%) lived in rural areas, which are more like the countryside.
How the Population Grew
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in San Esteban grew quite a bit. The population increased by 18.5%, which means 2,247 more people moved there or were born there.
How San Esteban is Governed
Local Government
San Esteban is a commune, which is a local administrative area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council is led by an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. The alcalde from 2008 to 2012 was René Mardones Valencia.
The municipal council members during that time were:
- Julio Figueroa Contreras
- Geovanna Serey Lizana
- Gabriel Bianchini Frost
- Julio Contreras Tapia
- Alejo Rodriguez Toledo
- Benjamin Olguin Cáceres
National Representatives
People from San Esteban also help choose leaders for the whole country.
- Chamber of Deputies: San Esteban is part of the 11th electoral district. This district elects people to the Chamber of Deputies. These are like representatives in a national parliament.
- Senate: The commune is also part of the 5th senatorial constituency. This area elects people to the Senate, which is another part of the national government.
See also
In Spanish: San Esteban (Chile) para niños
