Teodoro Schmidt, Chile
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).[2]
Teodoro Schmidt | |
|---|---|
  Teodoro Schmidt Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′41.5″S 73°05′21.8″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Araucanía |
| Province | Cautín |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Alfredo Waldemar Riquelme Arriagada |
| Area | |
| • Town and Commune | 649.9 km2 (250.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2017 Census)[2] | |
| • Town and Commune | 15,504 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 6,244 |
| • Rural | 9,260 |
| Demonym(s) | Teodorino |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 8,136 |
| • Women | 7,368 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[3]) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[4]) |
| Area code(s) | (+56) 45 |
| Website | Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt |
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.
References
- "Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 17 April 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2010.
- "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
External links
- (in Spanish) Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt
