San Joaquín facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Joaquín
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Santiago Metro. | ||||
| Province | Santiago | ||||
| Founded | 1981 | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 97,625 | ||||
| • Density | 10,060/km2 (26,070/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 97,625 | ||||
| • Rural | 0 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 46,708 | ||||
| • Women | 50,917 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | ||||
| Website | Municipality of San Joaquín | ||||
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San Joaquín is a city in Chile. Its name means "Saint Joachim" in Spanish. It is located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. San Joaquín is part of a larger area called Greater Santiago.
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About San Joaquín's Population
This section tells us about the people living in San Joaquín.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2002, a count of people called a census showed that San Joaquín had 97,625 residents. There were 46,708 men and 50,917 women. The city covers an area of 9.7 square kilometers. Everyone in San Joaquín lives in an urban (city) area. No one lives in a rural (countryside) area.
Between 1992 and 2002, the number of people living in San Joaquín went down. The population dropped by 14.4%, which is 16,392 people. In 2006, it was estimated that about 87,035 people lived there.
Quick Facts About the City
Here are some interesting facts about San Joaquín:
- The average yearly income for a household was about US$19,089 in 2006. This is measured using something called Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
- In 2006, 7.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
- In 2005, San Joaquín's quality of life index was 76.84. This was considered "mid-high" and ranked 20th out of 52 areas.
- The city's Human Development Index (HDI) was 0.719 in 2003. This ranked it 92nd out of 341 places. The HDI measures things like health, education, and living standards.
How San Joaquín is Governed
San Joaquín is a commune. This means it is a local area with its own government.
Local Government Leaders
The city is run by a municipal council. The head of the council is called an alcalde (mayor). The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years. From 2012 to 2016, the alcalde was Sergio Echeverría García.
The communal council also has other members who help run the city. Here are the members from the 2012-2016 term:
- Nelly Santander Marín (Independent)
- Ramón Ortiz Seguel (Party for Democracy)
- Víctor Contreras Vicencio (Independent)
- Gustavo Arias Campos (Communist Party of Chile)
- Elizabeth Galleguillos Medina (National Renewal)
- Cristóbal Labra Bassa (Socialist Party of Chile)
- Manuel León Huerta (Christian Democratic Party)
- José Contreras Silva (Independent Democratic Union)
Representing San Joaquín in Chile's Government
San Joaquín is part of Chile's political system. Its citizens vote for people to represent them in the national government.
In the Chamber of Deputies, which is like one part of the country's parliament, San Joaquín is represented by:
- Felipe Salaberry (Independent Democratic Union)
- Ximena Vidal (Party for Democracy)
These representatives also cover the nearby areas of Macul and La Granja.
In the Senate, which is the other part of the country's parliament, San Joaquín is represented by:
- Soledad Alvear (Christian Democratic Party)
- Pablo Longueira (Independent Democratic Union)
These senators represent the larger Santiago-East area.
Famous People from San Joaquín
Some well-known people come from San Joaquín.
- Fabián Orellana (born 1986) is a professional football (soccer) player. He plays for SD Eibar.
- Arturo Vidal (born 1987) is also a professional football (soccer) player. He plays for Inter Milan.
See also
In Spanish: San Joaquín (Chile) para niños
