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Antofagasta
Antofagasta (Spanish pronunciation: [antofaˈɣasta] (
listen)) is a port city in northern Chile, about 700 miles (1,130 km) north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. According to the 2002 census, the city has a population of 296,905. However, a recent population projection by the National Institute of Statistics of Chile in 2009, says the city has an estimated population of 360,473 inhabitants.
The city of Antofagasta is closely linked to mining activity, being a major mining area of the country. The last decade has been a steady growth in the areas of construction, retail, hotel accommodations, population growth, and remarkable skyline development.
Also Antofagasta has the best GDP per capita of Chile, 32.008 USD and the 3rd place for Human Development Index just after Metropolitana de Santiago Region and Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region.
Currently there are several theories to explain the origin of the name Antofagasta. A clear consensus regarding the true origin of the word has not yet been determined.
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Arica
Arica is a commune and a port city with a population of 185,269 in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica and Parinacota Region, located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the capital of both the Arica Province and the Arica and Parinacota Region. Known as the "city of the eternal spring", it was originally a part of Peru but it was lost after the Treaty of Ancon as part of the results of the War of the Pacific.
Archaeological research has indicated the site of Arica was inhabited by different native groups for at least ten thousand years. The city was founded by Spanish captain Lucas Martinez de Begazo in 1541, and in 1570 was entitled as "La Muy Ilustre y Real Ciudad San Marcos de Arica" (the very illustrious and royal city of San Marcos of Arica). This city was, from 1545, the port for exporting the silver of Potosí, Bolivia.
The Potosi silver mine was the largest such mine in world history, making Arica a crucial port for the Spanish Empire. This port was looted by such famous pirates, buccaneers, and privateers as Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish, Richard Hawkins, Joris van Spilbergen, John Watling, Simon de Cordes, Leandro de Valencia, Bartholomew Sharp, William Dampier, and John Clipperton.
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Cachapoal Province
Cachapoal Province (Spanish: Provincia de Cachapoal) is one of three provinces of the central Chilean region of O'Higgins (VI). Its capital is the city of Rancagua (pop. 214,344).
According to the 2002 census by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the province spans an area of 7,384.2 km2 (2,851 sq mi) and had a population of 542,901 inhabitants (271,226 men and 271,675 women), giving it a population density of 73.5 /km2 (190 /sq mi). It is the fifth most populated province in the country. Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, the population grew by 13.8% (65,871 persons).
As a province, Cachapoal is a second-level administrative division of Chile, governed by a provincial governor who is appointed by the president.
The province comprises seventeen communes, each governed by a municipality consisting of an elected alcalde and municipal council.
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Chile
Chile (
i/ˈtʃɪliː/ or /ˈtʃɪleɪ/), officially the Republic of Chile (Spanish: República de Chile [reˈpuβlika ðe ˈtʃile] ( listen)), is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far south. Along with Ecuador, it is one of two countries in South America that do not border Brazil. Chilean territory includes the Pacific islands of Juan Fernández, Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas and Easter Island. Chile also claims about 1,250,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica, although all claims are suspended under the Antarctic Treaty.
Chile's distinctive shape—4,300 kilometres (2,700 mi) long and on average 175 kilometres (109 mi) wide—makes it the longest country in the world, north to south, with the fifth lengthiest coastline at over 78 thousand kilometers. The diverse climate of Chile ranges from the world's driest desert in the north—the Atacama—through a Mediterranean climate in the centre, humid subtropical in Easter Island, to an Oceanic climate, including alpine tundra and glaciers in the east and south. The northern desert contains great mineral wealth, principally copper. The relatively small central area dominates in terms of population and agricultural resources, and is the cultural and political center from which Chile expanded in the late 19th century when it incorporated its northern and southern regions. Southern Chile is rich in forests and grazing lands, and features a string of volcanoes and lakes. The southern coast is a labyrinth of fjords, inlets, canals, twisting peninsulas, and islands.
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Chimbarongo
Chimbarongo, Chile, is a city and commune located 160 km (99 mi) south of Santiago in the Colchagua Province of the O'Higgins Region. Many of the people of Chimbarongo make their living weaving wickerwork, or "mimbre", baskets.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Chimbarongo spans an area of 497.9 km2 (192 sq mi) and has 32,316 inhabitants (16,612 men and 15,704 women). Of these, 16,889 (52.3%) lived in urban areas and 15,427 (47.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 5.4% (1,651 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Chimbarongo is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Chimbarongo is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mrs. Alejandra Sepúlveda (PRI) and Mr. Javier Macaya (UDI) as part of the 34th electoral district, (together with San Fernando, San Vicente, Peumo, Pichidegua and Las Cabras). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Chépica
Chépica is a Chilean town and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Chépica spans an area of 503.4 km2 (194 sq mi) and has 13,857 inhabitants (7,100 men and 6,757 women). Of these, 6,949 (50.1%) lived in urban areas and 6,908 (49.9%) in rural areas. The population fell by 1.7% (244 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Chépica is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Rebeca Cofré Calderón.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Chépica is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Codegua
Codegua is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. According to the 2002 census, the commune population was 10,796 and has an area of 286.9 km².
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Codegua has 10,796 inhabitants (5,551 men and 5,245 women). Of these, 5,253 (48.7%) lived in urban areas and 5,543 (51.3%) in rural areas. The population fell by 12.5% (1,196 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Codegua is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Ana María Silva Gutierrez.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Codegua is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Colchagua Province
Colchagua Province (Spanish: Provincia de Colchagua) is one of three provinces of the central Chilean region of O'Higgins (VI). Its capital is San Fernando. It is bordered on the north by Cachapoal Province, on the east by the Argentine Republic, on the south by Curicó Province, and on the west by Cardenal Caro Province.
The area of Colchagua is officially estimated at 5,678 km2 (2,192 sq mi) with a the population (2002 census) at 196,566. Extending across the central valley of Chile, the province has a considerable area devoted to traditional agriculture and wine-growing. Its principal rivers are the Rapel River and its tributary, the Tinguiririca.
The principal towns are San Fernando, the provincial capital, Santa Cruz, Chimbarongo, Nancagua and Palmilla. San Fernando is one of the several towns founded in 1742 by the governor-general José Antonio Manso de Velasco, and it had a population of 64,000 in 2002.
As a province, Colchagua is a second-level administrative division of Chile, governed by a provincial governor who is appointed by the president. The province comprises eleven communes, each governed by a municipality consisting of an alcalde and municipal council.
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Coltauco
Coltauco is a Chilean commune and town in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. According to the 2002 census, the commune population was 16,228 and has an area of 224.7 km².
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Coltauco spans an area of 224.7 km2 (87 sq mi) and has 16,228 inhabitants (8,239 men and 7,989 women). Of these, 6,958 (42.9%) lived in urban areas and 9,270 (57.1%) in rural areas. The population grew by 6.7% (1,023 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Coltauco is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Ruben Jorquera Vidal.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Coltauco is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Copiapó
Copiapó (Spanish pronunciation: [kopjaˈpo]) is a city in northern Chile, located about 40 miles east of the coastal town of Caldera. Founded on December 8, 1744, it is the capital of Copiapó Province and Atacama Region.
Copiapó lies about 800 km north of Santiago by the Copiapó River, in the valley of the same name. In recent years, the river has dried up due to mining and agricultural activity in the region. The town is surrounded by the Atacama Desert and receives little rain (12 mm per year). The population of Copiapó was 9,128 in 1903, 11,617 in 1907 and, as of 2002, there are 129,091 inhabitants.
Copiapó is in a rich silver and copper mining district. It possesses a bronze statue of Juan Godoy, discoverer of the Chañarcillo silver mines in the 19th century. The Copiapó-Caldera railway line, built in 1850, was the first one in South America. The first section between Caldera and Monte Amargo was inaugurated on July 4 of 1850 in honour of the nationality of William Wheelwright, the American business man responsible for the project. The original wooden railway station is now a National Monument.
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Coquimbo
Coquimbo is a port city, commune and capital of the Elqui Province, located on the Pan-American Highway, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Coquimbo lies in a valley 10 km (6 mi) south of La Serena, with which it forms Greater La Serena with more than 400,000 inhabitants. The commune spans an area around the harbor of 1,429.3 km2 (552 sq mi). The average temperature in the city lies around 14 °C (57 °F), and precipitation is sparse.
The natural harbor in Coquimbo was taken over by Pedro de Valdivia from Spain in 1550. The gold and copper industry in the region led to the city's importance as a port around 1840 and many Europeans especially from England settled in Coquimbo. In May 5, 1867, it was recognized as a town.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Coquimbo had 163,036 inhabitants (79,428 men and 83,608 women). Of these, 154,316 (94.7%) lived in urban areas and 8,720 (5.3%) in rural areas. The population grew by 32.8% (40,270 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
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Coínco
Coinco is a Chilean commune and town in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. According to the 2002 census, the commune population was 6,385 and has an area of 98.2 km2 (38 sq mi).
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Coinco has 6,385 inhabitants (3,293 men and 3,092 women). Of these, 4,102 (64.2%) lived in urban areas and 2,283 (35.8%) in rural areas. The population grew by 9.7% (562 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Coinco is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Gregorio Valenzuela.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Coinco is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Doñihue
Doñihue is a Chilean city and commune in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Doñihue spans an area of 78.2 km2 (30 sq mi) and has 16,916 inhabitants (8,475 men and 8,441 women). Of these, 15,590 (92.2%) lived in urban areas and 1,326 (7.8%) in rural areas. The population grew by 16% (2,338 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Doñihue is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Doñihue is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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El Teniente
Coordinates: 34°05′18″S 70°23′13″W / 34.08833°S 70.38694°W / -34.08833; -70.38694 El Teniente ("The Lieutenant") is an underground copper mine in the Chilean commune of Machalí in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region, near the town of Sewell, 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above mean sea level in the Andes. Mining at El Teniente is reported to have started as early as 1819. Kennecott Copper Corporation ran the mine through a subsidiary company up until the Chilean nationalization of copper and the formation of the state owned copper mining company Codelco who currently operates the mine. It is reported as "the world's biggest underground copper mine", and is the largest of Codelco's operations.
According to legend the El Teniente mine was discovered in the 1800s by a fugitive Spaniard official, with exploitation beginning in 1819. The best ore was mined manually in what would be called the Fortuna sector, and transported by animal. In 1904 William Braden (an engineer from New York) and E.W. Nash formed the Braden Copper Company, built a road for carts, and a concentrating plant. Chileans referred to the large scale mining operation as La Grande Mineria
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Graneros
Graneros is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Graneros spans an area of 112.7 km2 (44 sq mi) and has 25,961 inhabitants (12,992 men and 12,969 women). Of these, 22,674 (87.3%) lived in urban areas and 3,287 (12.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 15.6% (3,508 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Graneros is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Juan Pablo Díaz Burgos. The council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Graneros is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Greater Concepción
Gran Concepción is the second largest conurbation in Chile, after Greater Santiago with 1,013,856 inhabitants. According to the National Statistics Institute (Spanish: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, INE), the population projection for 2012 is 1,019,775 inhabitants.
It takes its name after the city of Concepción, the regional capital and main city.
The agglomeration is composed of:
Gran Concepción has also the second largest concentration of universities in Chile. Apart from the so called Traditional Universities, it has several private institutions. The Universidad de Concepción is the most important university in the conurbation.
There is also a suburban train system which serves most of the communes (Spanish: comunas) in the conurbation: Biotren.
Across from the "Concepción" suburban train station is the popular Barrio Estación, the biggest concentration of bars, pubs, and clubs in the city. In most places you can enjoy live music, have local food, drink and meet people.
The commerce in Greater Concepcion is mostly located in Concepcion city center, also in the Mall Plaza el Trebol, in Talcahuano.
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Greater Temuco
Greater Temuco is a Chilean conurbation composed of the Temuco and Padre Las Casas communes in Araucanía Region, in southern Chile. It has a population of 363,964, according to 2008 figures.[citation needed] Greater Temuco was formed when Temuco was divided into two administrative units, making the urban area spread into more than the Temuco commune. The population comprises Mapuche people as well as European immigrants, mainly Spaniards and Germans.
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Iquique
Iquique (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈkike]) is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Atacama Desert and the Pampa del Tamarugal. It had a population of 216,419 as of the 2002 census. It is also the main commune of the Greater Iquique.
Iquique has one of the largest duty-free commercial port centers (or Zona Franca) of South America and has been traditionally called Zofri. There are around 2.4 square kilometres (0.93 sq mi) of warehouses, banking branches, and restaurants.
Copper mining, mainly in Quebrada Blanca, Cerro Colorado, and Doña Inés de Collahuasí, is also an important industry in Iquique.
Although the city was founded in the sixteenth century, there is evidence of habitation in the area by the Chango people as early as 7,000 BC. During colonial times, Iquique was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru as much of South America was at the time, and remained part of Peruvian territory until the end of the 19th century. Iquique's early development was due in large part to the discovery of mineral riches, particularly the presence of large deposits of sodium nitrate in the Atacama Desert (then part of Peruvian territory).
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La Pintana
La Pintana is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. La Pintana is home to Antumapu, the agricultural and veterinary sciences campus of University of Chile Chile's oldest university.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, La Pintana spans an area of 30.6 km2 (12 sq mi) and has 190,085 inhabitants (94,963 men and 95,122 women), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population grew by 12.1% (20,445 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. The 2006 projected population was 201,183.[not in citation given]
As a commune, La Pintana is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Jaime Pavez Moreno (PPD).
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, La Pintana is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Osvaldo Andrade (PS) and Leopoldo Pérez (RN) as part of the 29th electoral district, (together with Puente Alto, Pirque and San José de Maipo). The commune is represented in the Senate by Soledad Alvear (PDC) and Pablo Longueira (UDI) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).
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Las Cabras
Las Cabras is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Las Cabras spans an area of 749.2 km2 (289 sq mi) and has 20,242 inhabitants (10,621 men and 9,621 women). Of these, 7,548 (37.3%) lived in urban areas and 12,694 (62.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 14.1% (2,504 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Las Cabras is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Las Cabras is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mrs. Alejandra Sepúlveda (PRI) and Mr. Javier Macaya (UDI) as part of the 34th electoral district, (together with San Fernando, Chimbarongo, San Vicente, Peumo, Pichidegua and Las Cabras). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Las Condes
Las Condes is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. The area is inhabited primarily by upper-mid to high income families, and known in the Chilean collective consciousness as home to the country's economic elite. Most of Las Condes commercial activity is situated along Apoquindo Avenue where locals have labeled the location "Sanhattan," a portmanteau of Santiago and Manhattan.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Las Condes spans an area of 99.4 km2 (38 sq mi) and has 249,893 inhabitants (110,916 men and 138,977 women), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population grew by 20.1% (41,830 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. The 2006 projected population was 283,226.[dead link]
As a commune, Las Condes is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Francisco De La Maza Chadwick (UDI).
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Litueche
Litueche is a Chilean town and commune in Cardenal Caro Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Litueche spans an area of 618.8 km2 (239 sq mi) and has 5,526 inhabitants (2,932 men and 2,594 women). Of these, 2,479 (44.9%) lived in urban areas and 3,047 (55.1%) in rural areas. The population grew by 1.1% (60 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Litueche is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Bernardo Cornejo Cerón.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Litueche is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Lolol
Lolol (Mapudungun: "land of crabs and holes"; Spanish pronunciation: [loˈlol]) is a Chilean commune and town in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region. Lolol was founded in 1830.
The word Lolol comes from the Mapudungun language, and it literally means "land of crabs and holes."
During the XVII century, several haciendas were created throughout the Colchagua Valley; they were great lands which the King of Spain granted to his conquistadores. After the Chilean Independence in 1818, several mansions were created in the Lolol area, some of which are still standing today, and are part of the local tourism.
From late XIX century, and until mid-XX century, the Hacienda Lolol and Hacienda Santa Teresa de Quiahue (located southwest of Lolol) were an important part of the local economy.
In 2003, central Lolol was declared National Monument of Chile, in the category of Typical and Picturesque Zone, due to the conservation of its colonial structures, culture and traditions.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Lolol spans an area of 596.9 km2 (230 sq mi) and has 6,191 inhabitants (3,235 men and 2,956 women). Of these, 2,118 (34.2%) lived in urban areas and 4,073 (65.8%) in rural areas. The population grew by 4.2% (247 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
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Machalí
Machalí is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Machalí spans an area of 2,586 km2 (998 sq mi) and has 28,628 inhabitants (14,297 men and 14,331 women). Of these, 26,852 (93.8%) lived in urban areas and 1,776 (6.2%) in rural areas. The population grew by 18.5% (4,476 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Machalí is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is José Miguel Urrutia.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Machalí is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Malloa
Malloa is a Chilean commune and town in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Malloa spans an area of 112.6 km2 (43 sq mi) and has 12,872 inhabitants (6,666 men and 6,206 women). Of these, 4,709 (36.6%) lived in urban areas and 8,163 (63.4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 5.1% (620 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Malloa is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Malloa is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco and Quinta de Tilcoco). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Maule Region
The VII Maule Region (Spanish: VII Región del Maule) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region takes its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km2. The Maule river is of considerable historic interest because, among other reasons, it marked the southern limits of the Inca Empire.
The region covers an area of 30,296 km2 (11,697 sq mi) and is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean; on the east by the Argentine Republic; on the north by the O'Higgins Region, and on the south by the Bío-Bío Region. There are a number of flora and fauna species present in Maule. For example, the endangered Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea chilensis) is found in a very limited distribution that includes the Maule Region. The limited distribution Nothofagus allesandri is also found in the region.
According to the 2002 census the population of the region was 908,097. With one third of its population living in rural areas, Maule has a greater proportion of rural inhabitants than any other region of Chile.
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Mostazal
Mostazal is a Chilean commune in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. The capital of the commune is the city of San Francisco de Mostazal.
The commune spans an area of 523.9 km2 (202 sq mi). The Plaza de San Francisco has an elevation of 500 m (1,640 ft).
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Mostazal has 21,866 inhabitants (11,038 men and 10,828 women). Of these, 17,903 (81.9%) lived in urban areas and 3,963 (18.1%) in rural areas. The population grew by 20.6% (3,728 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Mostazal is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Sergio Medel Acosta. The council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Mostazal is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Nancagua
Nancagua is a Chilean city and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Nancagua spans an area of 111.3 km2 (43 sq mi) and has 15,634 inhabitants (7,959 men and 7,675 women). Of these, 9,264 (59.3%) lived in urban areas and 6,370 (40.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 8.5% (1,220 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Nancagua is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Nancagua is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Olivar
Olivar is a commune in Chile, located in the O'Higgins Region, 10 km south of Rancagua, and administered by the municipality of Olivar. The main economic activities range from agriculture and food production, specially apples for exportation.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Olivar spans an area of 44.6 km2 (17 sq mi) and has 12,335 inhabitants (6,244 men and 6,091 women). Of these, 7,898 (64%) lived in urban areas and 4,437 (36%) in rural areas. The population grew by 8.9% (1,003 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Olivar is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Maria Estrella Montero Carrasco.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Olivar is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Palmilla
Palmilla is a Chilean city and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Palmilla spans an area of 237.3 km2 (92 sq mi) and has 11,200 inhabitants (5,825 men and 5,375 women). Of these, 2,088 (18.6%) lived in urban areas and 9,112 (81.4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 3.1% (336 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Palmilla is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Palmilla is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Paredones
Paredones is a Chilean town and commune in Cardenal Caro Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Paredones spans an area of 561.5 km2 (217 sq mi) and has 6,695 inhabitants (3,562 men and 3,133 women). Of these, 2,195 (32.8%) lived in urban areas and 4,500 (67.2%) in rural areas. The population grew by 1.1% (73 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Paredones is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Sammy Ormazábal López.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Paredones is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu and Marchihue). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Peralillo
Peralillo is a Chilean town and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Peralillo spans an area of 282.6 km2 (109 sq mi) and has 9,729 inhabitants (5,007 men and 4,722 women). Of these, 5,882 (60.5%) lived in urban areas and 3,847 (39.5%) in rural areas. The population grew by 6.4% (585 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Peralillo is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Peralillo is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Peumo
Peumo is a Chilean city and commune in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. It is believed that Peumo was named for the vast amount of Cryptocarya alba, or Peumo trees, that grow there.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Peumo spans an area of 153.1 km2 (59 sq mi) and has 13,948 inhabitants (7,128 men and 6,820 women). Of these, 7,628 (54.7%) lived in urban areas and 6,320 (45.3%) in rural areas. The population grew by 8.6% (1,105 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Peumo is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Fermín Alejandro Carreño.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Peumo is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mrs. Alejandra Sepúlveda (PRI) and Mr. Javier Macaya (UDI) as part of the 34th electoral district, (together with San Fernando, Chimbarongo, San Vicente, Peumo, Pichidegua and Las Cabras). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Peñalolén
Peñalolén (Mapudungun "fraternal meeting place") is a Chilean commune in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on November 15, 1984.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Peñalolén spans an area of 54.2 km2 (21 sq mi) and has 216,060 inhabitants (105,528 men and 110,532 women), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population grew by 20.2% (36,279 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Peñalolén is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Claudio Orrego Larraín (PDC).
Since 1984, Peñalolén has had five mayors:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Peñalolén is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Enrique Accorsi (PPD) and María Angélica Cristi (UDI) as part of the 24th electoral district, (together with La Reina). The commune is represented in the Senate by Soledad Alvear (PDC) and Pablo Longueira (UDI) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).
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Pichidegua
Pichidegua is a Chilean commune and town in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Pichidegua spans an area of 320 km2 (124 sq mi) and has 17,756 inhabitants (9,208 men and 8,548 women). Of these, 4,965 (28%) lived in urban areas and 12,791 (72%) in rural areas. The population grew by 7% (1,162 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Pichidegua is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Pichidegua is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mrs. Alejandra Sepúlveda (PRI) and Mr. Javier Macaya (UDI) as part of the 34th electoral district, (together with San Fernando, Chimbarongo, San Vicente, Peumo and Las Cabras). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Pichilemu
Pichilemu (Mapudungun: Small forest, pronounced: [pitʃiˈlemu] ( listen)), originally known as Pichilemo, is a beach resort city and commune in central Chile, and capital of Cardenal Caro Province. The commune comprises an urban center and twenty-one villages, such as Ciruelos, Cáhuil, and Espinillo, and is located southwest of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Pichilemu had approximately 14,302 residents as of 2010.
Pichilemu was founded by the inheritors of Lauriano Gaete and Ninfa Vargas in late 1891, and was established as an "autonomous commune" on December 22, 1891, by decree of President Jorge Montt and Interior Minister Manuel José Irarrázabal. The Pichilemu area was first populated by the indigenous Promaucaes. It was conceived as a beach resort for upper-class Chileans by Agustín Ross Edwards, a Chilean politician and member of the Ross Edwards family. Pichilemu is home to five historic monuments of Chile (Agustín Ross Cultural Centre, Agustín Ross Park, Pichilemu railway station, El Árbol tunnel, and Caballo de Agua), and part of the city was declared a Zona Típica ("Traditional Area" or "Heritage Site") by the National Monuments Council, in 2004.
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Placilla
Placilla is a Chilean town and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Placilla spans an area of 146.9 km2 (57 sq mi) and has 8,078 inhabitants (4,134 men and 3,944 women). Of these, 2,114 (26.2%) lived in urban areas and 5,964 (73.8%) in rural areas. The population grew by 3.6% (279 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Placilla is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Luis Gonzalo Silva Sánchez.The council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Placilla is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Pudahuel
Pudahuel (Mapudungun "place of pools/water" or "place where seagulls gather") is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Santiago's international airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez is located there. The commune is serviced by the library Biblioteca Pública N° 11 "Jaime Quilan" which administered by the Municipal Social Development Corporation of Pudahuel.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Pudahuel spans an area of 197.4 km2 (76 sq mi) and has 195,653 inhabitants (96,328 men and 99,325 women). Of these, 192,258 (98.3%) lived in urban areas and 3,395 (1.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 41.8% (57,713 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Pudahuel is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Johnny Carrasco Cerda (PS).
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Pudahuel is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Patricio Melero (UDI) and Gabriel Silber (PDC) as part of the 16th electoral district, (together with Colina, Lampa, Tiltil and Quilicura). The commune is represented in the Senate by Guido Girardi Lavín (PPD) and Jovino Novoa Vásquez (UDI) as part of the 7th senatorial constituency (Santiago-West).
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Puente Alto
Puente Alto (Spanish: "High Bridge") is a city and commune of Chile. It is the capital of the Cordillera Province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Located at the south of the Great Santiago conurbation, it houses 492,603 inhabitants (city proper, 2002 census), making it the largest city in Chile (excluding conurbations or absorptions). However, the National Statistics Institute projects that Maipú (also part of Great Santiago), as of 2005, has surpassed it in population.
After 1883, the provience of Santiago was divided into three departments: Santiago, La Victoria and Melipilla. In 1891 the "Autonimic Commune Law" was enacted, after which the president signed as the "Decree of the Creation of Municipalities."
From this decree the department of La Victoria was divided into the municipalities of Peñaflor, Talagante, Calera de Tango, San José de Maipo y Lo Cañas.
According to regional law, the authorities of this new sector would be able to increase in proportion to the number of inhabitants in the area, as well as adding three additional mayors the bureaucratic structure. This law was passed with the aim of giving more individual power to the remote areas of the fast-growing city, instead of everything being governed as a whole under La Victoria.
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Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is a port city and commune in southern Chile, located at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, 1,055 km to the south of the capital, Santiago. The commune spans an area of 1,673 km2 (646 sq mi) and had a population of 175,938 in 2002. It is bounded by the communes of Puerto Varas to the north, Cochamó to the east and southeast, Calbuco to the southwest and Maullín and Los Muermos to the west. Founded as late as 1853 during the German colonization of southern Chile, Puerto Montt soon outgrew older neighboring cities due to its strategic position at the southern end of the Chilean Central Valley being a gateway city into Chiloé Archipelago, Llanquihue and Nahuel Huapi lakes and Western Patagonia.
Puerto Montt has gained renown and grown significantly due to the rise of Chile as the second largest salmon producer of the world during the 1990s and 2000s. However, the Chilean salmon aquaculture crisis of the late 2000s resulted at least temporarily in severe unemployment and exposed weaknesses in the local economy. The city's cultural heritage mixes elements of Chiloé culture with German heritage although the city has attracted a significant number of newcomers from all over Chile in the last 30 years due to employment opportunities.
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Pumanque
Pumanque is a Chilean commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Pumanque spans an area of 440.9 km2 (170 sq mi) and has 3,442 inhabitants (1,793 men and 1,649 women), making the commune an entirely rural area. The population fell by 8.8% (331 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Pumanque is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Pumanque is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Ramón Barros (UDI) and Mr. Juan Carlos Latorre (PDC) as part of the 35th electoral district, (together with Placilla, Nancagua, Chépica, Santa Cruz, Lolol, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Pichilemu, Marchihue and Paredones). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Quinta de Tilcoco
Quinta de Tilcoco is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Quinta de Tilcoco spans an area of 93.2 km2 (36 sq mi) and has 11,380 inhabitants (5,811 men and 5,569 women). Of these, 5,850 (51.4%) lived in urban areas and 5,530 (48.6%) in rural areas. The population grew by 5.5% (598 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Quinta de Tilcoco is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2002 alcalde is Nelson Patricio Barrios.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Quinta de Tilcoco is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Requínoa, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Rancagua
Rancagua (Spanish pronunciation: [raŋˈka.ɡwa]) is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located 87 km (54 mi) south of the national capital of Santiago. In 2002, it's population was 214,344. The main economic activities range from mining, tourism, agriculture, wood industry, food production and services to minor industrial activities. The city also serves as the administrative and legal center of the region.
Rancagua was founded by José Antonio Manso de Velasco, who founded several cities in the central area of Chile. The city's original name was Villa Santa Cruz de Triana.
The city is famous in Chilean history as the scene of the Disaster of Rancagua of 1814, when Chilean forces fighting for independence from Spain were defeated, marking the beginning of the period known as the Reconquista (an attempt by Spain to regain control of Chile).
In the wake of the February 27, 2010 earthquake, Cuba set up a temporary hospital in the city with a medical brigade of 27 doctors and 9 staff.
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Requínoa
Requínoa is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Requínoa spans an area of 673.3 km2 (260 sq mi) and has 22,161 inhabitants (11,378 men and 10,783 women). Of these, 11,167 (50.4%) lived in urban areas and 10,994 (49.6%) in rural areas. The population grew by 14% (2,729 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
As a commune, Requínoa is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Antonio Silva Vargas (Ind.). The council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Requínoa is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Mr. Ricardo Rincón (PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, (together with Mostazal, Graneros, Codegua, Machalí, Rengo, Olivar, Doñihue, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa). The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
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Santiago
Santiago (Spanish:
Santiago de Chile (help·info)), also Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of 520 m (1,706.04 ft) above mean sea level. Although Santiago is the capital, the National Congress of Chile meets in the coastal town of Valparaíso, 120 km to the west.
Chile's steady economic growth has transformed Santiago into Latin America's most modern metropolitan area, with extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping centers, and impressive high-rise architecture. It has a very modern transport infrastructure, including the steadily growing underground Santiago Metro, an effort at modernizing public bus transport and a free flow toll-based ring road and inner city highway system, part of which is tunneled underneath a large section of the city's main river Mapocho connecting the Eastern and Western end of the city in a 25-minute drive. Santiago is the regional headquarters to many multinationals and a financial center.
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Talca
Talca is a city and commune in Chile located about 255 km (158 mi) south of Santiago, and is the capital of both Talca Province and Maule Region (7th Region of Chile). As of the 2002 census, the city had a population of 193,755.
The city is an important economic center, with agricultural (wheat) and manufacturing activities, as well as wine production. It is also the location of the Universidad de Talca and the Catholic University of Maule, among others. The Catholic Church of Talca has held a prominent role in the history of Chile.
The inhabitants of Talca have a saying, Talca, Paris & London, born from a hat shop which had placed a ribbon stating that it had branches in Paris and London. The shop was owned by a French immigrant named Jean-Pierre Lagarde.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Talca spans an area of 231.5 km2 (89 sq mi) and has 201,797 inhabitants (96,810 men and 104,987 women). Of these, 193,755 (96%) lived in urban areas and 8,042 (4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 17.8% (30,510 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
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Talcahuano
Talcahuano is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is part of the Greater Concepción conurbation. Talcahuano is located in the south of the Central Zone of Chile.
Together with ten other municipalities, it forms part of the Concepción Province, which in turn is one of four provinces that forms the VIII Region of Biobío Region.
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Talcahuano spans an area of 145.8 km2 (56 sq mi) and has 250,348 inhabitants (121,778 men and 128,570 women). Of these, 248,964 (99.4%) lived in urban areas and 1,384 (0.6%) in rural areas. The population grew by 59.9% (93,766 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. With a population density of 1,873 inhabitants per square kilometre, it is the seventh most populated city of the country.
The official foundation date of Talcahuano is November 5, 1764 when Antonio Guill y Gonzaga declared an official port. However, Talcahuano began to appear in history books as early as 1544 when Genoese captain Juan Bautista Pastene discovered the mouth of the Biobío river while exploring the coast in his ships “San Pedro” and “Santiaguillo”. In 1601 Alonso de Ribera built Fort Talcahueno to defend remaining Spanish settlements near Concepción.
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Valparaíso
Valparaíso (/ˌvælpəˈraɪzoʊ/, Spanish: [balpaɾaˈiso]) is a city and commune of Chile, center of its third largest conurbation (Greater Valparaíso) and one of the country's most important seaports; it is an increasingly important cultural center in the Southwest Pacific hemisphere. The city is the capital of the Valparaíso Province and the Valparaíso Region. Although Santiago is Chile's official capital, the National Congress of Chile was established in Valparaíso in 1990.
Valparaíso played an important geopolitical role in the second half of the 19th century, when the city served as a major stopover for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by crossing the Straits of Magellan. Always a magnet for European immigrants, Valparaíso mushroomed during its golden age, when the city was known by international sailors as “Little San Francisco” and “The Jewel of the Pacific.”
Examples of Valparaíso’s former glory include Latin America’s oldest stock exchange, the continent’s first volunteer fire department, Chile’s first public library, and the oldest Spanish language newspaper in continuous publication in the world. The opening of the Panama Canal and reduction in ship traffic dealt a staggering blow to Valparaíso, though the city has staged an impressive renaissance in recent years.
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Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbiɲa ðel maɾ] meaning "Vineyard by the Sea"), is a city and commune on central Chile's Pacific coast. Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. The city is Chile's main tourist attraction. Known as "La Ciudad Jardín" ("The Garden City"), Viña del Mar is a Chilean Municipality located in the Valparaíso Region. Viña del Mar has a population of 286,931 (according to the 2002 census), it is Chile's fourth largest city. Viña del Mar is part of the Greater Valparaíso area, the country's third largest metropolitan area (pop. 803,683, 2002 census), after the Metropolitan areas of Santiago and Concepción. The Greater Valparaíso Area is home to 5 municipalities: Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Concon, Quilpue, and Villa Alemana.
The valley where Viña del Mar was founded was known as the valley of Peuco by the Changos, native inhabitants of the area dedicated to fishing.[citation needed] With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores the valley was divided into two large haciendas. North of the Marga Marga creek up to the current location of Reñaca, Viña del Mar, and to the south up to the current Cerro Barón (Baron Hill), the Hacienda Las Siete Hermanas (The Seven Sisters).
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Ñuñoa
Ñuñoa (from Mapudungun Ñuñohue, "place of yellow flowers") is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Its inhabitants are primarily a middle and upper-middle class.
Ñuñoa boasts bustling public and private sector businesses and a public transportation system capable of reaching all parts of the municipality. Most of Ñuñoa's commercial activity is localized along the Irarrázaval Avenue, a 6-km road that runs across the entire municipality from east to west, and centered in Plaza Ñuñoa, an area known for its bohemian night life. Ñuñoa is also home to Chile’s largest football stadium and to Santiago’s only mosque.
Ñuñoa has been chosen in 2007, for the third consecutive year, as the municipality with the highest living standard of Santiago.
Being the oldest commune of the traditional east part of Santiago, it has known to assimilate all the benefits of a big city (Metro, banks, Shopping mall, etc.) while still maintaining its character as a traditional and residential commune. Recently, the municipality's many attractions and convenient location have led to an increased desire by young urban professionals to live there. The commercial response has been to purchase properties on which to erect multiple-unit buildings, which has triggered criticism from long-time residents.
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Germán Riesco
Germán Riesco Errázuriz (May 28, 1854 - December 8, 1916) was a Chilean political figure, and he served as President of Chile between 1901 and 1906.
He was born in Rancagua, the son of Mauricio Riesco, a Spanish merchant and of Carlota Errázuriz Zañartu, sister of President Federico Errázuriz Zañartu, of Basque descent. He studied at the Seminario Conciliar and at the Universidad de Chile. At the age of 17 (four years before graduating as a lawyer) he obtained his first public job as a clerk at the ministry of Justice, in order to help support financially his family.
He graduated as a lawyer on April 19, 1875, and was promoted to chief clerk at the ministry in 1880. The same year he married his cousin, María Errázuriz Echaurren, thus becoming brother-in-law to future president Federico Errázuriz Echaurren. He became clerk of the Appeals Court of Santiago in 1891, and clerk of the Supreme Court in 1897. He retired from the judiciary in 1898, to dedicate himself to private practice.
Germán Riesco's first incursion in politics was when elected as a senator for Talca in 1900. After the sudden death of president Federico Errázuriz Echaurren and due to the proximity of the presidential elections, he was proclaimed candidate by the Liberal Alliance, on March 8, 1901. This alliance was formed by the radicals, the democrats, the Balmacedists and the liberals, even though Riesco was more of a Conservative.
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Lucho Gatica
Luis Enrique Gatica Silva, better known as Lucho Gatica, is a Chilean bolero singer, film actor, and television host. It is estimated that Gatica has released more than 90 recordings. He has toured a vast portion of the world, having made concerts in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Father of the record producer Humberto Gatica.
Luis Gatica Silva was born in Rancagua, Chile in 1928. He attended school at Instituto O'Higgins. He and his brother Arturo were struggling singers before they released their first album, in 1949, when Gatica was 21 years old.
Chileans generally experienced a change in their taste in music during the 1950s, when bolero music overtook tango as Chileans' preferred music genre for some time. Singers like Cuba's Olga Guillot, and Argentinian Leo Marini and Mexican Elvira Rios, among others, were very popular during that time. So were Xavier Cugat and his orchestra, which included Puerto Rican Bobby Capo. These singers would influence Gatica.
Gatica's first record, 1951's Me Importas Tú (You Matter to Me) became a mega hit across Latin America, opening many doors for Gatica. He followed that with 1952's Contigo en la Distancia (With You in the Distance). Gatica recorded his version of Consuelo Velázquez's Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me a Lot) in 1953, a year in which he produced two more albums, Las Muchachas de la Plaza España (The Girls from the Spain Square) and Sinceridad (Sincerity). The following year his hit "Sinceridad" was released.
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MALTRATO ANIMAL EN SAFARI RANCAGUA
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MALTRATO ANIMAL DENTRO DE SAFARI DE RANCAGUA. Este grupo de gente andaban mal tratando y molestando los animales en la safari de Rancagua (lo que es un lugar de refugio para los animales) hace mucho tiempo. Ya no podria aguantar mas , mientras busquemos un guardia (lo que falta en este lugar) empezamos a grabar para tener pruebas. Esto enfado a la mujer, dejo de molestar a los animales y empezo a pegarnos e insultarnos incluyendo a mi madre de 75 anos solo porque fuimos el unico grupo para defender los derechos de los animales que estan alla.. lo que estan en su lugar refugio.. Esta grabacion muestra la educacion de esta persona quien primero usa garabato y depues tira combos cinco contra dos...solo porque no le gusto la idea que alguien le dijo que "DEJEN de MOLETAR A LOS ANIMALES".. Si este SAFARI es para salvar a los animales de afuera.. deben ser estricto con los ANIMALES SALAVAJE de DOS PIES (los Humanos)..porque no es justo que llevamos los animales a un refugio y despues tratemos mal en un lugar cerrado .. Quisimos hacer la denuncia contra este grupo quien empezo la pelea (combos y patadas).. pero los CARABINEROs quien llegaron nos dijeron que todos (incluyendo mi madre) va tener que ser detenida... ? Algo que todavia no comprendo. Yo tenia la grabacion del SHOW de quien empezo la pelea, mi familia tenia las heridas y senal de heridas (ellos nada) y me dicen que vamos a detener todos... nunca piense que voy a ser detenido por recibir los golpes y insultos..? Con ...
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MALTRATO ANIMAL DENTRO DE SAFARI DE RANCAGUA. Este grupo de gente andaban mal tratando y molestando los animales en la safari de Rancagua (lo que es un lugar de refugio para los animales) hace mucho tiempo. Ya no podria aguantar mas , mientras busquemos un guardia (lo que falta en este lugar) empezamos a grabar para tener pruebas. Esto enfado a la mujer, dejo de molestar a los animales y empezo a pegarnos e insultarnos incluyendo a mi madre de 75 anos solo porque fuimos el unico grupo para defender los derechos de los animales que estan alla.. lo que estan en su lugar refugio.. Esta grabacion muestra la educacion de esta persona quien primero usa garabato y depues tira combos cinco contra dos...solo porque no le gusto la idea que alguien le dijo que "DEJEN de MOLETAR A LOS ANIMALES".. Si este SAFARI es para salvar a los animales de afuera.. deben ser estricto con los ANIMALES SALAVAJE de DOS PIES (los Humanos)..porque no es justo que llevamos los animales a un refugio y despues tratemos mal en un lugar cerrado .. Quisimos hacer la denuncia contra este grupo quien empezo la pelea (combos y patadas).. pero los CARABINEROs quien llegaron nos dijeron que todos (incluyendo mi madre) va tener que ser detenida... ? Algo que todavia no comprendo. Yo tenia la grabacion del SHOW de quien empezo la pelea, mi familia tenia las heridas y senal de heridas (ellos nada) y me dicen que vamos a detener todos... nunca piense que voy a ser detenido por recibir los golpes y insultos..? Con ...
XC Rancagua Colina
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- Updated: 12 Nov 2012
Un buen vuelo de Cross con la Advance Sigma 8 despegando en Rancagua y siguiendo la precordillera andina chilena. al principio el techo era bajo (1800m) y costaba avanzar pero a mitad del vuelo la condición mejoró y conseguimos térmicas consistentes y techos de 2800m. Al llegar a Santiago encontre el camino casi gratis, eso si, con las termicas muy potentes y turbulentas. Comparti gran parte de este vuelo con Patrick Mac Kinnon quien volo en biplaza (Ozone Magnum) con su chica, ellos aterrizaron en Vizcachas tras 5 horas de vuelo y yo lo hice en un campo al lado de la estación de buses en Colina y disfrutando de un regreso cómodo y rápido. La zona de vuelo de Santiago y alrrededores es simplemente genial en estas fechas, tomar nota y si pueden venganse al open de Santiago. Información del vuelo: flight duration : 06:26:08 h max. altitude : 2874 m max. alt. gain : 1621 m max. climb : 5.8 m/s max. sink : 4.9 m/s tracklog length : 248.292 km free distance : 116.66 km / 129.99 km www.xcontest.org
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Un buen vuelo de Cross con la Advance Sigma 8 despegando en Rancagua y siguiendo la precordillera andina chilena. al principio el techo era bajo (1800m) y costaba avanzar pero a mitad del vuelo la condición mejoró y conseguimos térmicas consistentes y techos de 2800m. Al llegar a Santiago encontre el camino casi gratis, eso si, con las termicas muy potentes y turbulentas. Comparti gran parte de este vuelo con Patrick Mac Kinnon quien volo en biplaza (Ozone Magnum) con su chica, ellos aterrizaron en Vizcachas tras 5 horas de vuelo y yo lo hice en un campo al lado de la estación de buses en Colina y disfrutando de un regreso cómodo y rápido. La zona de vuelo de Santiago y alrrededores es simplemente genial en estas fechas, tomar nota y si pueden venganse al open de Santiago. Información del vuelo: flight duration : 06:26:08 h max. altitude : 2874 m max. alt. gain : 1621 m max. climb : 5.8 m/s max. sink : 4.9 m/s tracklog length : 248.292 km free distance : 116.66 km / 129.99 km www.xcontest.org
- published: 24 Dec 2011
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- author: panapente
SELLO DE RAZA CABALLOS CHILENOS RANCAGUA 2012.mpg
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- Duration: 7:28
- Updated: 13 Jun 2012
SELLO DE RAZA DESDE EL CHAMPION DE RANCAGUA 2012, EN EL GRANERO DE LA CHILENIDAD, HERMOSA EXPOSICIÓN DE FOTOGRAFÍAS CON LA HISTORIA DEL RODEO Y LA CRIANZA DE NUESTRO CABALLO. LUIS VALENTIN FERRADA, ARTURO MONTORY Y DON RICARDO IBAÑEZ LETELIER NOS HABLAN DE ESTA EXPOSICIÓN
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SELLO DE RAZA DESDE EL CHAMPION DE RANCAGUA 2012, EN EL GRANERO DE LA CHILENIDAD, HERMOSA EXPOSICIÓN DE FOTOGRAFÍAS CON LA HISTORIA DEL RODEO Y LA CRIANZA DE NUESTRO CABALLO. LUIS VALENTIN FERRADA, ARTURO MONTORY Y DON RICARDO IBAÑEZ LETELIER NOS HABLAN DE ESTA EXPOSICIÓN
- published: 13 May 2012
- views: 2028
- author: sello de raza
CANAL FARANDULA GAY - FACTOR CAIN VIP RANCAGUA
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- Duration: 13:21
- Updated: 06 Jan 2013
Final del concurso factor Cain Vip en la discotec del mismo nombre ubicada en la ciudad de Rancagua COMENTA SUSCRIBETE A CANAL FARANDULA GAY VISITANOS EN WWW.FARANDULAGAY.COM
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Final del concurso factor Cain Vip en la discotec del mismo nombre ubicada en la ciudad de Rancagua COMENTA SUSCRIBETE A CANAL FARANDULA GAY VISITANOS EN WWW.FARANDULAGAY.COM
- published: 04 Jan 2013
- views: 307
- author: farandula gay
NIÑOS MORGUE EN VIVO EN RANCAGUA METAL FEST 2013 (05/01/2013)
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Nuevos trenes urbanos "Xpresso Nos y Xpresso Rancagua"
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Video Gentileza EFE: El ministro de Transportes, destacó el nuevo plan de la empresa estatal, denominado "Ahora sí", haciendo referencia a los problemas suscitados en EFE en gobiernos anteriores "En el pasado se gastó pero no se hizo con el cuidado necesario", sostuvo. El ministro de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones, Pedro Pablo Errázuriz, y el presidente del directorio EFE, Víctor Toledo; anunciaron hoy el nuevo plan de revitalización de la Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE), que mejorará el servicio Express Santiago-Nos-Rancagua, el que tendrá directo beneficio para los vecinos de San Bernardo.
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Video Gentileza EFE: El ministro de Transportes, destacó el nuevo plan de la empresa estatal, denominado "Ahora sí", haciendo referencia a los problemas suscitados en EFE en gobiernos anteriores "En el pasado se gastó pero no se hizo con el cuidado necesario", sostuvo. El ministro de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones, Pedro Pablo Errázuriz, y el presidente del directorio EFE, Víctor Toledo; anunciaron hoy el nuevo plan de revitalización de la Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE), que mejorará el servicio Express Santiago-Nos-Rancagua, el que tendrá directo beneficio para los vecinos de San Bernardo.
- published: 06 Jan 2012
- views: 5590
- author: sanbernardocl
CerroTV Desde adentro vs O´Higgins Rancagua mpeg4
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CerroTV - Desde adentro vs O´Higgins - Rancagua
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CerroTV - Desde adentro vs O´Higgins - Rancagua
- published: 01 Aug 2012
- views: 4045
- author: ccp1912oficial
Remodelación Nuevo estadio El Teniente de Rancagua 2012
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- Duration: 3:16
- Updated: 25 Dec 2012
NOTA COMPLETA: www.capodeprovincia.cl
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Desfile 198º Aniversario de la Batalla de Rancagua
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- Duration: 14:39
- Updated: 15 Nov 2012
Cámara y Edición: Jose Villagra Muñoz
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Empezamos este viernes sin censura con el chiste del "túnel de Rancagua" de Iván Arenas - Parte 1
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- Duration: 5:01
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Hoy nos visitaron Fernando Alarcón, Rudy Rey, Rodrigo Meza "El Chico" y el siempre bienvenido Iván Arenas en esta jornada de viernes sin censura de MV.
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Hoy nos visitaron Fernando Alarcón, Rudy Rey, Rodrigo Meza "El Chico" y el siempre bienvenido Iván Arenas en esta jornada de viernes sin censura de MV.
- published: 06 Oct 2012
- views: 9898
- author: MentirasLaRed
Empezamos este viernes sin censura con el chiste del "túnel de Rancagua" de Iván Arenas - Parte 2
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- Duration: 4:51
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Hoy nos visitaron Fernando Alarcón, Rudy Rey, Rodrigo Meza "El Chico" y el siempre bienvenido Iván Arenas en esta jornada de viernes sin censura de MV.
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Hoy nos visitaron Fernando Alarcón, Rudy Rey, Rodrigo Meza "El Chico" y el siempre bienvenido Iván Arenas en esta jornada de viernes sin censura de MV.
- published: 06 Oct 2012
- views: 8002
- author: MentirasLaRed
Iván Arenas y su chiste sin censura del "Túnel de Rancagua"
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- Duration: 15:30
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Iván Arenas y sus mejores chistes largos y sin censura aquí: www.youtube.com Iván Arenas y Fernando Alarcón. Día Emitido Viernes 05/10/2012.
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Iván Arenas y sus mejores chistes largos y sin censura aquí: www.youtube.com Iván Arenas y Fernando Alarcón. Día Emitido Viernes 05/10/2012.
- published: 08 Oct 2012
- views: 65128
- author: ZappingChile
![Bruno El Lobo - Salud por la Cato [Los Catosexta*Rancagua] (Link para descargar)](http://web.archive.org./web/20130111105752im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UwRVyQuiOIk/default.jpg "Bruno El Lobo - Salud por la Cato [Los Catosexta*Rancagua] (Link para descargar)")
Bruno El Lobo - Salud por la Cato [Los Catosexta*Rancagua] (Link para descargar)
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Hay muchos piños que le ponen weno por la cato, los que no son nombrados no es de mala onda, era porque no rimaban con la letra jajaja, Saludos a todos los piños que hay por todo Chile. LINK PARA DESCARGAR: www.mediafire.com
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Hay muchos piños que le ponen weno por la cato, los que no son nombrados no es de mala onda, era porque no rimaban con la letra jajaja, Saludos a todos los piños que hay por todo Chile. LINK PARA DESCARGAR: www.mediafire.com
- published: 22 Aug 2012
- views: 6071
- author: GrungeLC
BOMBEROS DE CHILE "Conoce algo más del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Rancagua""
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Conoce algo mas del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Rancagua, Video realizado por el Departamento Audiovisual de la Junta Nacional de Bomberos de Chile.
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Conoce algo mas del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Rancagua, Video realizado por el Departamento Audiovisual de la Junta Nacional de Bomberos de Chile.
- published: 05 Jul 2012
- views: 10044
- author: BomberosOnline
Face to Face Dj Byte vs Dj Master One Dj Contest Rancagua
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- Duration: 18:54
- Updated: 03 Jan 2013
Esto sucedio en el Dj Contest Rancagua
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Salida Clos de Pirque para O`higgins de Rancagua
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- Updated: 06 Dec 2012
Este es un regalo para el capo de provincia, por el aguante de toda la ciudad de Rancagua que acompaña a O'Higgins. pronto vendrán los campeonatos que merecen y Clos de pirque está y seguirá siendo parte de esta fiesta junto a la hinchada celeste...
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Este es un regalo para el capo de provincia, por el aguante de toda la ciudad de Rancagua que acompaña a O'Higgins. pronto vendrán los campeonatos que merecen y Clos de pirque está y seguirá siendo parte de esta fiesta junto a la hinchada celeste...
- published: 13 Jul 2012
- views: 2206
- author: ClosdePirque2011
MAXI VARGAS - NUEVO TIEMPO (RANCAGUA FEBRERO 2012).m2ts
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- Duration: 43:43
- Updated: 09 Dec 2012
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Del otro lado del mundo - Coro IEP Rancagua & Talcahuano
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- Updated: 25 Dec 2012
39° Aniversario del Coro IEP Rancagua. 19 y 20 de Mayo de 2012; Junto al Coro IEP Talcahuano
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39° Aniversario del Coro IEP Rancagua. 19 y 20 de Mayo de 2012; Junto al Coro IEP Talcahuano
- published: 23 May 2012
- views: 4655
- author: Rodeth María Paz Muñoz Román
Campeonato Nacional de Rodeo Rancagua 2012 Serie Potros Segunda Parte
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- Duration: 10:20
- Updated: 08 Nov 2012
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Agressor de MAX Rancagua estará en RAZÓN Y FUERZA - ARICA LUCHA LIBRE - 12 DE ENERO
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Arica Lucha Libre parte su temporada 2013 en grande, Razón y fuerza , con la participación además de Max Lucha LIbre Rancagua, FULL Lucha Libre de Antofagasta y NOX de Lima Perú. SABADO 12 DE ENERO - 1000 PESOS LA ENTRADA, LOS ESPERAMOS. -Evento de Facebook: www.facebook.com - Estudios Carvajal: www.facebook.com - Fotografía RC: www.facebook.com
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Arica Lucha Libre parte su temporada 2013 en grande, Razón y fuerza , con la participación además de Max Lucha LIbre Rancagua, FULL Lucha Libre de Antofagasta y NOX de Lima Perú. SABADO 12 DE ENERO - 1000 PESOS LA ENTRADA, LOS ESPERAMOS. -Evento de Facebook: www.facebook.com - Estudios Carvajal: www.facebook.com - Fotografía RC: www.facebook.com
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 127
- author: allchile
O'Higgins es Rancagua
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- Updated: 31 Oct 2012
Hermoso video sobre O'Higgins de Rancagua y su gente . . . "O'Higgins es Rancagua" las modas no existen, pasan . . .
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Hermoso video sobre O'Higgins de Rancagua y su gente . . . "O'Higgins es Rancagua" las modas no existen, pasan . . .
- published: 02 Dec 2011
- views: 6642
- author: kaicerceleste
PAPANEGRO PAPAFEST "TODO ESTA BIEN" LIVE HD rancagua 2012
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- Duration: 4:58
- Updated: 28 Nov 2012
segundo tema de unas de las tocatas mas cercanas qe tenido... disfrutenlo !!
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segundo tema de unas de las tocatas mas cercanas qe tenido... disfrutenlo !!
- published: 18 Feb 2012
- views: 5595
- author: Rodocio Bass
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10 Jan 2013
PARIS. Three Kurdish women, including one of the founders of a militant group battling Turkish troops since 1984, were "executed" at a Kurdish center in Paris, the interior minister said on Thursday. Turkey's Anadolu news agency identified one of the victims as Sakine Cansiz, a founding member of the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK ... He called it a "totally intolerable act." ... ....(size: 1.7Kb)
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09 Jan 2013
JAMMU, India (Reuters) - India slammed arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday over a fire fight in the disputed territory of Kashmir in which two of its soldiers were killed, and said the mutilation of one of the bodies was "inhuman". India's Defence Minister A.K. Antony waits to speak at a plenary session of the 11th International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) Asia Security Summit ... REUTERS/Tim Chong ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)
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10 Jan 2013
Mexican has enacted a law that will ensure that the victims and relatives of crime are compensated with payments and social services from the state. The law, enacted by President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday, comprises the creation of a fund to pay relatives up to $70,000 in compensation for an innocent victim killed in attacks by drug gangs ... “There are thousands of people who have suffered the ravages of violence ... Share ... ....(size: 18.3Kb)
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10 Jan 2013
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. "Lay then, the axe to the root, and teach governments humanity. It is their sanguinary punishments which corrupt mankind." -Thomas Paine, "The Rights of Man". If alive today, Thomas Paine would recognize that the United States Government is not worthy of its citizens ... He would caution the People ... Paine would also empathize with ... In another town, Paine would identify with ... (1) Paine, Thomas....(size: 4.8Kb)
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10 Jan 2013
Tammy Holmes, second from left, holds 2-year-old Charlotte Walker, left, and Esther Walker, 4, as they find refuge in water as fires rage nearby in Tasmania last week. Joining them were, from right, Caleb Walker, 6, Matilda Walker, 11, and Liam Walker, 9. Record temperatures across southern Australia cooled Wednesday, but the reprieve from the summer's extreme heat is expected to be brief. (Provided by the Holmes family) ... ....(size: 2.9Kb)
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09 Jan 2013
MetalQuim LTDA, Labortorio Quimico, a leading chemical laboratory in Chile, has provided the Company with the results of eight mineral samples taken from the Los Pinos hard rock gold project in Rancagua, Chile ... of the village of Coltauco, 700 meters above sea level, a distance of 55 km from the city of Rancagua, approximately 150 km from Santiago....(size: 18.2Kb)
Business Wire
19 Dec 2012
CUAU) announced today that it has made significant advances in the construction of its Los Pinos hard rock gold project in Rancagua, Chile ... are in the Valley of Cachapoal, on the plateau that lies to the West of the village of Coltauco, 700 meters above sea level, a distance of 55 km from the city of Rancagua, approximately 150 km from Santiago....(size: 7.2Kb)
Stockhouse
20 Nov 2012
SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cencosud S.A. (NYSE ... All figures are in Chilean pesos (CLP), except where indicated otherwise, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ... Department Store revenues totaled CLP 203 billion, +30.0% YoY, driven by the consolidation of Johnson, the opening of three new Paris Stores since 3Q11 (Osorno, Costanera and Rancagua) and a 5.2% increase in SSS ... Phone ... ....(size: 6.0Kb)
Stockhouse
12 Nov 2012
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 16, 2012) - Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX.ARG) ("Amerigo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce production results for the third quarter of 2012 ("Q3-2012") from Minera Valle Central, S.A. ("MVC"), the Company's operations located near Rancagua, Chile. MVC produced 12.70 million pounds of copper and 321,788 pounds of molybdenum in Q3-2012. Dr ... Dr ... Production Metrics ... Tel. (604) 681-2802; Fax ... ....(size: 10.6Kb)
Chicago Tribune
23 Oct 2012
Tribune reporter ... Elgin firefighters began donating used equipment, and took a trip to train firefighters in Rancagua – a town about 100 miles from the epicenter of the February 2010 earthquake – on how to use the "jaws of life," among other tools they inherited. ... Lt. Robert Bedard said area fire departments donated equipment for the effort to help Rancagua, and he hopes to have the same response ... ....(size: 3.1Kb)
noodls
23 Oct 2012
The first order is for the supply of 12 Xtrapolis regional trains (€44 M), the second for a five-year maintenance contract, renewable for up to 30 years (€10 M). The new trains are part of EFE's Xpress project which aims to improve connection between Chile's capital Santiago, Nos and Rancagua (capital of O'Higgins region) ... Even more so in line Santiago-Rancagua, where passenger traffic is the busiest one of the country ... (noodl....(size: 4.9Kb)
Business Wire
18 Oct 2012
CUAU) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement for the funding necessary to complete construction at its Los Pinos hard rock gold project in Rancagua, Chile ... on the plateau that lies to the West of the village of Coltauco, 700 meters above sea level, a distance of 55 km from the city of Rancagua, approximately 150 km from Santiago....(size: 6.4Kb)
Newstrack India
02 Oct 2012
Tweet ... The third occupant of the vehicle, whose identity has not been released, was unhurt, according to his friends. Police said that the initial investigation points to the fact that the attack was revenge by one faction of the hardcore fan group, whose chief, Javier Figueroa, was knifed to death a few months ago outside a stadium in Rancagua ... ) .. ). ... . . . . . .. . . .. ....(size: 2.9Kb)
Gulf News
02 Oct 2012
Santiago. One man was killed and another badly wounded in a shooting attributed by Chilean police to a feud between rival factions of fans of the Colo Colo football club ... Police said that the initial investigation points to the fact that the attack was revenge by one faction of the hardcore fan group, whose chief, Javier Figueroa, was knifed to death a few months ago outside a stadium in Rancagua ... 1.. 2. ... . . . . . ... . .. ....(size: 21.6Kb)
noodls
02 Oct 2012
Medellín, October 1st, 2012 LATEST NEWS. ISA enters the Chilean electric energy market. • There are about 743 km of high-voltage power lines ... • ISA will receive annual revenues for approximately USD 63 million ... this year ... At present, it holds in such country an optical fiber network of 1,676 Km, which provides carrier-of-carriers service between the major cities of the country, such as Santiago, Valparaíso, Rancagua, Talca and Concepción....(size: 5.6Kb)
Jamaica Observer
30 Aug 2012
Granma Internacional
30 Aug 2012
... The unusual presence of anti-riot agents wearing normal uniform came the day after the police department admitted the veracity of the claim by a group of students from Rancagua College in the south that they were forced to strip naked in the police station after being arrested in a protest ... PRINT THIS ARTICLE. Editor-in-chief. Lázaro Barredo Medina / Editor. Gustavo Becerra Estorino. Granma International....(size: 4.4Kb)
CNTV
30 Aug 2012
SANTIAGO, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Wednesday that his government would not tolerate police brutality. The remarks came after the police was accused of mistreating student protesters who were demanding educational reforms ... Gonzalez said 10 arrested students were forced to take their clothes off, including a minor girl and boy who were detained for occupying their school in Rancagua, south of Santiago ... ....(size: 6.2Kb)
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| Rancagua, Chile | |
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 Rancagua, Chile
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| Coordinates (city): 34°10′S 70°45′W / 34.167°S 70.75°W / -34.167; -70.75Coordinates: 34°10′S 70°45′W / 34.167°S 70.75°W / -34.167; -70.75 | |
| Region | Cachapoal Province |
| Province | |
| Foundation | October 5, 1743 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Eduardo Soto |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 260.3 km2 (100.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2002 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 214,344 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 206,971 |
| • Rural | 7,373 |
| Sex[1] | |
| • Men | 104,879 |
| • Women | 109,465 |
| Time zone | CLT (UTC−4) |
| • Summer (DST) | CLST (UTC−3) |
| Area code(s) | 56 (country) + 72 (city) |
| Website | Municipality of Rancagua |
Rancagua (Spanish pronunciation: [raŋˈka.ɡwa]) is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located 87 km (54 mi) south of the national capital of Santiago. In 2002, it's population was 214,344.[1] The main economic activities range from mining, tourism, agriculture, wood industry, food production and services to minor industrial activities. The city also serves as the administrative and legal center of the region.
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History[link]
Rancagua was founded by José Antonio Manso de Velasco, who founded several cities in the central area of Chile. The city's original name was Villa Santa Cruz de Triana.
The city is famous in Chilean history as the scene of the Disaster of Rancagua of 1814, when Chilean forces fighting for independence from Spain were defeated, marking the beginning of the period known as the Reconquista (an attempt by Spain to regain control of Chile).
In the wake of the February 27, 2010 earthquake, Cuba set up a temporary hospital in the city with a medical brigade of 27 doctors and 9 staff.[2]
Today[link]
In recent years the city has become one of the most attractive cultural and tourist centers in the O'Higgins Region, mainly due to the vineyards in the area. There are also some archeological sites, sports centers and easy access to smaller villages and towns.
The city connects with Santiago via the Panamerican Highway (Chile Route 5). The Metrotren connects the metro service in Santiago to Rancagua by train.
Rancagua is home of the University of Rancagua, the first private university to be established in the O'Higgins Region.
Rancagua is also known for the "largest underground copper mine in the world",[citation needed] called El Teniente, located about 40 km (25 mi) to the east of the city in the Andes mountain range. El Teniente is a division of the state-owned mining enterprise, Codelco.
The city's Braden Copper Stadium was one of the four venues of the 1962 football (soccer) World Cup. More recently, it houses the O'Higgins professional soccer club, one of the leading teams in Chilean professional soccer. Every year, the National Championship of Chilean rodeo is held in the Medialuna Monumental de Rancagua.
Demographics[link]
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Rancagua spans an area of 260.3 km2 (101 sq mi) and has 214,344 inhabitants (104,879 men and 109,465 women). Of these, 206,971 (96.6%) lived in urban areas and 7,373 (3.4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 14.4% (27,020 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[1]
Notable people born in Rancagua[link]
- Germán Riesco (1854–1916), President of Chile between 1901 and 1906
- Lucho Gatica, Chilean bolero singer
- Mariano Díaz, photographer, graphic designer, and writer
Administration[link]
As a commune, Rancagua is a third-level administrative division of Chile, administered by a municipal council and headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Rancagua is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Alejandro García-Huidobro (UDI) and Mr. Juan Luis Castro (PS) as part of the 32nd electoral district, which consist entirely of the Rancagua commune. The commune is represented in the Senate by Andrés Chadwick Piñera (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier Morel (PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).
Gallery of photos[link]
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Independencia Street, Rancagua
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O'Higgins Region Intendancy
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Bernardo O'Higgins Monument.
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The Battle of Rancagua during the Chilean War of Independence, by Pedro Subercaseaux.
See also[link]
References[link]
- ^ a b c d e (Spanish) "National Statistics Institute". http://www.ine.cl/canales/chile_estadistico/censos_poblacion_vivienda/censo_pobl_vivi.php. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ^ Morning Star, "", March 8, 2010 (accessed March 9, 2010)
External links[link]
- (Spanish) Municipality of Rancagua
- (Spanish) Official Newspaper`s City Website
- (Spanish) Non-Official Website of Rancagua`s Soccer Team
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Rancagua (Spanish pronunciation: [raŋˈka.ɡwa]) is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located 87 km (54 mi) south of the national capital of Santiago. In 2002, it's population was 214,344. The main economic activities range from mining, tourism, agriculture, wood industry, food production and services to minor industrial activities. The city also serves as the administrative and legal center of the region.
Rancagua was founded by José Antonio Manso de Velasco, who founded several cities in the central area of Chile. The city's original name was Villa Santa Cruz de Triana.
The city is famous in Chilean history as the scene of the Disaster of Rancagua of 1814, when Chilean forces fighting for independence from Spain were defeated, marking the beginning of the period known as the Reconquista (an attempt by Spain to regain control of Chile).
In the wake of the February 27, 2010 earthquake, Cuba set up a temporary hospital in the city with a medical brigade of 27 doctors and 9 staff.
