San Pablo, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Pablo
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Los Lagos | |||
| Province | Osorno | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Total | 637.3 km2 (246.1 sq mi) | |||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 10,162 | |||
| • Density | 15.9454/km2 (41.298/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 3,478 | |||
| • Rural | 6,684 | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 5,210 | |||
| • Women | 4,952 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (Chile Time (CLT)) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (Chile Summer Time (CLST)) | |||
| Area code(s) | 56 + | |||
| Climate | Cfb | |||
San Pablo is a charming town and commune located in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. It sits in the Osorno Province, about 27 kilometers away from the city of Osorno. Most of San Pablo is rural, meaning it has lots of open land and fewer big cities. The main activities here are agriculture (farming) and ranching (raising animals). You can also find Agritourism in San Pablo, where visitors can experience farm life and enjoy the countryside.
Contents
Discovering San Pablo: A Chilean Town
This section will explore the history, people, and how San Pablo is managed.
A Glimpse into San Pablo's Past
Long ago, San Pablo was part of the Department of Osorno. It was managed by the Municipality of Osorno. This changed on December 22, 1891. On that day, a special decree created the City of San Pablo. This new city had its own local government. Its territory included several smaller areas, called subdelegations, from the Osorno Department. The very first leader, or mayor, of San Pablo was Guillermo Heufemann.
Who Lives in San Pablo? Population Facts
Every few years, countries count their people in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in a place and what their lives are like. According to the 2002 National Statistics Institute census, San Pablo had 10,162 residents. There were 5,210 men and 4,952 women.
San Pablo covers an area of about 637.3 square kilometers. Most of its people, 6,684 (about 65.8%), lived in rural areas. Only 3,478 residents (about 34.2%) lived in urban areas. Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, the population of San Pablo decreased by 9.1%, which means about 1,016 fewer people lived there. The most recent census data from 2017 showed a population of 10,030 people.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1875 | 6,025 | — |
| 1885 | 7,928 | +2.78% |
| 1895 | 9,778 | +2.12% |
| 1907 | 8,736 | −0.93% |
| 1920 | 8,256 | −0.43% |
| 1930 | 8,055 | −0.25% |
| 1940 | 8,550 | +0.60% |
| 1952 | 7,893 | −0.66% |
| 1970 | 11,173 | +1.95% |
| 1982 | 11,308 | +0.10% |
| 1992 | 11,178 | −0.12% |
| 2002 | 10,162 | −0.95% |
| 2017 | 10,030 | −0.09% |
| 2024 | 10,883 | +1.17% |
How San Pablo is Governed
San Pablo is a commune, which is a local administrative area in Chile. It is managed by a municipal council. This council works with an alcalde, who is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen directly by the people in an election every four years. Omar Alvarado served as the alcalde of San Pablo from 2008 to 2012.
See also
In Spanish: San Pablo (Chile) para niños
