Teodoro Schmidt, Chile facts for kids
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Teodoro Schmidt
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||
| Region | Araucanía | |||
| Province | Cautín | |||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||
| Area | ||||
| • Town and Commune | 649.9 km2 (250.9 sq mi) | |||
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | |||
| Population
(2017 Census)
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| • Town and Commune | 15,504 | |||
| • Density | 23.8560/km2 (61.787/sq mi) | |||
| • Urban | 6,244 | |||
| • Rural | 9,260 | |||
| Demonym(s) | Teodorino | |||
| Sex | ||||
| • Men | 8,136 | |||
| • Women | 7,368 | |||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||
| Area code(s) | (+56) 45 | |||
| Website | Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt | |||
Teodoro Schmidt is a Chilean town and commune located in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. Teodoro Schmidt spans a coastal area of 649.9 km2 (251 sq mi).
Demographics
According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, Teodoro Schmidt had 15,504 inhabitants; of these, 6,244 (40.3%) lived in urban areas and 9,260 (59.7%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 8,136 men and 7,368 women.
Administration
As a commune, Teodoro Schmidt is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a communal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2016-2021 mayor is Alfredo Riquelme Arriagada.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Teodoro Schmidt belongs to the 51st electoral district and 15th senatorial constituency.
See also
- List of towns in Chile
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