Yerbas Buenas facts for kids
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Yerbas Buenas
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Town and Commune
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| Country | Chile | |||||
| Region | Maule | |||||
| Province | Linares | |||||
| Founded | 1744 | |||||
| Government | ||||||
| • Type | Municipality | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • Total | 262.1 km2 (101.2 sq mi) | |||||
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) | |||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 16,738 | |||||
| • Density | 63.861/km2 (165.40/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 1,595 | |||||
| • Rural | 14,539 | |||||
| Demonym(s) | Yerbabuenino | |||||
| Sex | ||||||
| • Men | 8,380 | |||||
| • Women | 7,754 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 73 | |||||
| Website | Municipality of Yerbas Buenas | |||||
Yerbas Buenas is a town and a "commune" in Chile. A commune is like a local government area. It is located in the Linares Province of the Maule Region. This town is in the middle of Chile, in a very fertile flat area called the central plain.
Yerbas Buenas is about 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of Santiago, which is Chile's capital city. It's also about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Talca, the capital of the Maule Region. The town is only about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north of Linares, the capital of its own province.
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People and Population in Yerbas Buenas
In 2002, a survey was done by the National Statistics Institute of Chile. It showed that Yerbas Buenas had a total population of 16,134 people. There were 8,380 men and 7,754 women.
Most of the people in Yerbas Buenas live in the countryside. About 1,595 people (which is almost 10%) lived in the town itself. The other 14,539 people (about 90%) lived in the rural areas around the town. Between 1992 and 2002, the population of Yerbas Buenas grew by 634 people, which is about a 4% increase.
Where is Yerbas Buenas Located?
The commune of Yerbas Buenas covers an area of about 262 square kilometers (101 square miles). This entire area is part of Chile's central plain, a flat land between mountains.
Yerbas Buenas shares its borders with several other places:
- To the west, it borders San Javier and Villa Alegre.
- To the north, it borders San Clemente (which is in the Talca Province).
- To the east, it borders Colbún.
- To the south, it borders Linares.
Geographic Details
- How high is Yerbas Buenas? It is about 139 meters (456 feet) above sea level.
- Where is it on a map? Its coordinates are 35°45′00″S (south) and 71°34′00″W (west).
Yerbas Buenas' Rich History and Culture
Yerbas Buenas is a town with a lot of history and a special cultural feel. It has many buildings that show a unique Spanish-style architecture. The town is a great example of how old colonial buildings from the time when Spain ruled Chile have been kept safe. This is quite rare in Chile. You can walk down whole streets where all the buildings are from the colonial period.
The Historical Museum of Yerbas Buenas
The Historical Museum of Yerbas Buenas is in a very old colonial building. This building is important because it saw the beginning of Chile's fight for independence.
On April 26, 1813, a Spanish general named Antonio Pareja stayed in this house. He was the leader of the royalist army, which supported the King of Spain. The very next day, a big battle happened between his army and the patriot army, who wanted Chile to be free. This was one of the first major battles in the Chilean War of Independence. During this battle, the patriot leader, Juan de Dios Puga, was killed, along with one-third of his soldiers.
Because of its importance, this building was named a "National Historic Monument" on August 22, 1984. The area around the museum has also been named a "Typical Zone" (Zona típica), meaning it's a special historical area.
How Yerbas Buenas is Governed
As a commune, Yerbas Buenas is managed by a local government called a municipal council. The head of this council is the Mayor, who is chosen by the people every four years. The current Mayor, elected for 2024-2028, is Jonathan Norambuena. He is an independent politician.
The municipal council also has several members who help the Mayor run the commune. These members are:
- José Parra Parada
- Rodrigo González Villalobos
- Flavio Hernán Ramos Gutiérrez
- Cristina Zehender Soto
- Michael Mendez Gonzalez
- Cristián Patricio Fuentealba Retamal
Yerbas Buenas is also part of larger political areas for national elections. For example, it is part of an electoral district that chooses members for the Chamber of Deputies (like a parliament). It is also part of a larger area that chooses members for the Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Yerbas Buenas para niños
