Isla de Maipo

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Isla de Maipo
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Isla de Maipo
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 33°45′S70°54′W / 33.750°S 70.900°W / -33.750; -70.900
Country Chile
Region Santiago Metro.
Province Talagante
Government
 • Type Municipality
 •  Alcalde Carlos Adasme Godoy (PDC)
Area
[1]
 • Total188.7 km2 (72.9 sq mi)
 • Rank1
Population
 (2002 Census) [1]
 • Total25,798
 • Rank5
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
 •  Urban
18,865
 •  Rural
6,933
Sex
 • Men13,095
 • Women12,703
Time zone UTC-4 (CLT [2] )
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (CLST [3] )
Area code 56 + 53
Website Municipality of Isla de Maipo

Isla de Maipo is a town and commune of the Talagante Province in central Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.

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Geography

Isla de Maipo can be found in the Chilean Central Valley approximately 40 km (25 mi) southwest of the metropolitan area of Santiago and about 12 km (7 mi) from the city of Talagante. The commune spans an area of 125.5 km2 (48 sq mi). [1] In general, the commune is characterized as predominantly rural, which is reflected in its landscape of colonial houses, cultivated farms, vineyards, natural sites and the predominance of agricultural activities, which is carried out by the majority of its population. [4] The Maipo River is the most important in the whole metropolitan area, because it supports the highest population density in Chile and is also the main stream which irrigates the area. [4]

Traditions

One of its traditions is the Fiesta de La Virgen de La Merced. This feast is celebrated the last Sunday of September each year and attracts more than 80,000 pilgrims from all parts of the region, across the country and abroad.

La Fiesta de la Vendimia (a grape harvest feast) is celebrated every year, calling together local inhabitants and foreign tourists. The festival allows tourists to familiarize themselves with the culinary art of the commune, especially the high quality of its wines. The Plaza de Armas is converted into a large dining room, where one can hear folk and other varieties of music.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Isla de Maipo had 25,798 inhabitants (13,095 men and 12,703 women). Of these, 18,865 (73.1%) lived in urban areas and 6,933 (26.9%) in rural areas. The population grew by 26.8% (5,454 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. [1]

Administration

As a commune, Isla de Maipo is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. For the years 2012-2016, the alcalde is Carlos Adasme Godoy (PDC), and his council members are: [4]

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Isla de Maipo is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Denise Pascal (PS) and Gonzalo Uriarte (UDI) as part of the 31st electoral district, (together with Talagante, Peñaflor, El Monte, Melipilla, María Pinto, Curacaví, Alhué, San Pedro and Padre Hurtado). 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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  1. 1 2 3 4 "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.
  3. ↑ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.
  4. 1 2 3 "Municipality of Isla de Maipo". Archived from the original on 13 August 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
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