San Ignacio, Chile facts for kids
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San Ignacio
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Location of San Ignacio commune in the Ñuble Region
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 San Ignacio, Chile
Location in Chile
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Ñuble | |
| Province | Diguillín | |
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| • Type | Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 363.6 km2 (140.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) | |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 15,566 | |
| • Density | 42.811/km2 (110.87/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 4,873 | |
| • Rural | 11,233 | |
| Demonym(s) | Sanignacino | |
| Sex | ||
| • Men | 8,192 | |
| • Women | 7,914 | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 42 | |
San Ignacio is a town and a commune (a type of local government area) in Chile. It is located in the Diguillín Province within the Ñuble Region. The area of San Ignacio is about 363.6 square kilometers (140.4 square miles).
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People Living in San Ignacio
Population Numbers
Based on the 2002 Census, San Ignacio had 16,106 people living there. About 4,873 people (30.3%) lived in urban areas (towns or cities). The other 11,233 people (69.7%) lived in rural areas (the countryside).
Gender Balance
At that time, there were 8,192 men and 7,914 women in San Ignacio.
What are San Ignacio's People Called?
People from San Ignacio are called Sanignacino (for a man) and Sanignacina (for a woman). This special name is called a demonym.
How San Ignacio is Governed
Local Government Structure
San Ignacio is a commune, which means it is a local administrative area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council works with an alcalde (which is like a mayor). The alcalde is chosen directly by the people every four years.
Who is the Alcalde?
From 2008 to 2012, the alcalde of San Ignacio was Nelson Aedo Figueroa. He belonged to the UDI political party.
Local Representatives
San Ignacio is part of a larger area for choosing representatives in the Chilean government.
- In the Chamber of Deputies (similar to a house of representatives), San Ignacio is part of the 41st electoral district. This district also includes other towns like Chillán, Coihueco, Pinto, El Carmen, Pemuco, Yungay, and Chillán Viejo.
- The commune is also represented in the Senate, which is another part of the national government.
