kids encyclopedia robot

Ñiquén facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Ñiquén
Flag
Flag
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Map of the Ñiquén commune in the Ñuble Region
Map of the Ñiquén commune in the Ñuble Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Ñiquén
Location in Chile
Country Chile
Region Ñuble
Province Punilla
Founded 22 December 1891
Founded as San Gregorio
Government
 • Type Municipality
Area
 • Total 493.1 km2 (190.4 sq mi)
Elevation
149 m (489 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total 10,759
 • Density 21.819/km2 (56.511/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,143
 • Rural
10,278
Sex
 • Men 5,886
 • Women 5,535
Time zone UTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(s) 56 + 42
Website Municipality of Ñiquén

Ñiquén is a commune of the Punilla Province, located in the north of the Ñuble Region of Chile. Geographically, it is delimited by the Perquilauquén River to the north and the Ñiquén River in the south. Its boundary to the north is the commune of Parral and to the west that of Cauquenes both in the Maule Region, to the south with the commune of San Carlos, and to the east with San Fabian de Alico. The town of San Gregorio is the capital of this commune.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Ñiquén spans an area of 493.1 km2 (190 sq mi) and has 11,421 inhabitants (5,886 men and 5,535 women). Of these, 1,143 (10%) lived in urban areas and 10,278 (90%) in rural areas. The population fell by 13.2% (1735 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.

Administration

As a commune, Ñiquén 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 Domingo Garrido Torres (PPD).

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Ñiquén is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Jorge Sabag (PDC) and Frank Sauerbaum (RN) as part of the 42nd electoral district, together with San Fabián, San Carlos, San Nicolás, Ninhue, Quirihue, Cobquecura, Treguaco, Portezuelo, Coelemu, Ránquil, Quillón, Bulnes, Cabrero and Yumbel. The commune is represented in the Senate by Alejandro Navarro Brain (MAS) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ñiquén para niños

kids search engine
Ñiquén Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.