Mostazal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mostazal
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | O'Higgins Region | |||
| Province | Cachapoal Province | |||
| Government | ||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 523.9 km2 (202.3 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) | |||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 23,430 | |||
| • Density | 44.722/km2 (115.83/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 17,903 | |||
| • Rural | 3,963 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 11,038 | |||
| • Women | 10,828 | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 72 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Mostazal | |||
Mostazal (pronounced mosta-SAL) is a commune in Chile, a country in South America. It is located in the O'Higgins Region, specifically in the Cachapoal Province. The main city in this commune is called San Francisco de Mostazal.
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Mostazal's Location and Size
Mostazal covers an area of about 524 square kilometers (that's about 202 square miles). The central square, called Plaza de San Francisco, is located at an elevation of about 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) above sea level.
People of Mostazal
Population Numbers
According to a census taken in 2002, Mostazal had 21,866 people living there. This included 11,038 men and 10,828 women.
Urban and Rural Areas
Most of the people in Mostazal, about 17,903 (or 81.9%), lived in urban areas, which are like cities or towns. The remaining 3,963 people (or 18.1%) lived in rural areas, which are countryside areas.
Population Growth
Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, the population of Mostazal grew quite a bit. It increased by 20.6%, which means 3,728 more people moved to or were born in the commune during that time.
How Mostazal is Governed
Local Government
Mostazal is a commune, which is a local government area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. The leader of the commune is called an alcalde (which is like a mayor). The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde was Sergio Medel Acosta. The council also has members like Santiago Garate.
National Representation
The people of Mostazal are also represented in Chile's national government.
Chamber of Deputies
In the Chamber of Deputies (which is like one part of the country's parliament), Mostazal is part of a larger area called the 33rd electoral district. This district includes several other communes. The representatives for this district have included Eugenio Bauer and Ricardo Rincón.
Senate Representation
Mostazal is also represented in the Senate (the other part of the country's parliament). It is part of the 9th senatorial constituency, which covers the entire O'Higgins Region. Senators for this area have included Andrés Chadwick Piñera and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel.
See also
In Spanish: Mostazal para niños
