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San Felipe de Aconcagua Province
Provincia de San Felipe de Aconcagua
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Location in the Valparaíso Region
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 San Felipe de Aconcagua Province
Location in Chile
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Valparaíso |
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| Capital | San Felipe | |
| Communes |
List of 6:
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| • Type | Provincial | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,659.2 km2 (1,026.7 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 3 | |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 143,698 | |
| • Rank | 5 | |
| • Density | 54.0381/km2 (139.9579/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 98,925 | |
| • Rural | 32,986 | |
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| • Men | 65,090 | |
| • Women | 66,821 | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 34 | |
| Website | Delegation of San Felipe de Aconcagua | |
The San Felipe de Aconcagua Province (which in Spanish is Provincia de San Felipe de Aconcagua) is a special area in central Chile. It is one of eight provinces in the Valparaíso Region. The main city and capital of this province is San Felipe.
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How San Felipe de Aconcagua is Governed
San Felipe de Aconcagua is a part of Chile's government system. It is managed by a person called a provincial delegate. This delegate is chosen by the President of Chile. They help make sure things run smoothly in the province.
Cities and Towns in the Province
The province is made up of six smaller areas called communes. In Spanish, these are known as comunas. Each commune has its own local government. This government includes an alcalde (who is like a mayor) and a group called a municipal council.
Here are the six communes in the province:
- Catemu
- Llaillay
- Panquehue
- Putaendo
- San Felipe (This is the capital city)
- Santa María
Geography and People of the Province
The San Felipe de Aconcagua Province is located inland, meaning it does not touch the ocean. It covers an area of about 2,659.2 square kilometers. This makes it the third largest province in the Valparaíso Region.
Population Details
Based on a count from 2002, about 131,911 people lived in San Felipe de Aconcagua. This made it the fifth most populated province in its region.
Most people, about 98,925, lived in cities and towns. The remaining 32,986 people lived in the countryside. The count also showed that there were 65,090 men and 66,821 women living in the province at that time.
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- Aconcagua (wine region)
