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Teodoro Schmidt
Town and Commune
Location of the commune of Teodoro Schmidt in the Araucanía Region
Location of the commune of Teodoro Schmidt in the Araucanía Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Teodoro Schmidt, Chile
Location in Chile
Country Chile
Region Araucanía
Province Cautín
Government
 • Type Municipality
Area
 • Town and Commune 649.9 km2 (250.9 sq mi)
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2017 Census)
 • Town and Commune 15,504
 • Density 23.8560/km2 (61.787/sq mi)
 • Urban
6,244
 • Rural
9,260
Demonym(s) Teodorino
Sex
 • Men 8,136
 • Women 7,368
Time zone UTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(s) (+56) 45
Website Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt

Teodoro Schmidt is a Chilean town and commune located in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. Teodoro Schmidt spans a coastal area of 649.9 km2 (251 sq mi). The main settlements of the commune are Teodoro Schmidt, Hualpín and Barros Arana.

Demographics

According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, Teodoro Schmidt had 15,504 inhabitants; of these, 6,244 (40.3%) lived in urban areas and 9,260 (59.7%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 8,136 men and 7,368 women.

Administration

As a commune, Teodoro Schmidt is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a communal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2016-2021 mayor is Alfredo Riquelme Arriagada.

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Teodoro Schmidt belongs to the 51st electoral district and 15th senatorial constituency.

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