Tierra Amarilla, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tierra Amarilla
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Atacama |
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| Province | Copiapó Province | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 11,190.6 km2 (4,320.7 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 12,898 | ||||
| • Density | 1.15257/km2 (2.98515/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 8,578 | ||||
| • Rural | 4,310 | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 7,277 | ||||
| • Women | 5,611 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 52 | ||||
Tierra Amarilla is a city and a "commune" in Chile. A commune is like a local area or district. It is located in the Copiapó Province within the Atacama Region. In 2012, about 12,898 people lived there. The area of the commune is about 11,191 square kilometers.
Who Lives in Tierra Amarilla?
A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2002, a census showed that Tierra Amarilla had 12,888 people. There were more men (7,277) than women (5,611).
Most people (about 8,578) lived in the city areas. About 4,310 people lived in the countryside. The number of people living in Tierra Amarilla grew by almost 10% between 1992 and 2002.
How Tierra Amarilla is Governed
Tierra Amarilla is managed by a local government called a "municipal council." This council is led by an "alcalde," which is like a mayor. The alcalde is chosen by the people in an election every four years.
The people of Tierra Amarilla also help choose who represents them in the country's government. They vote for members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. These groups help make laws for all of Chile.
A Recent Event in Tierra Amarilla
On August 1, 2022, a very large hole appeared in the ground near the Alcaparrosa copper mine. This type of hole is called a "sinkhole." It was about 25 meters wide and more than 200 meters deep. By August 8, the sinkhole had grown even bigger, reaching 50 meters across.
