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'''Peñalolén''' ([[Mapudungun language|Mapudungun]] "fraternal meeting place") is a [[Chile]]an [[communes of Chile|commune]] in [[Santiago Province, Chile|Santiago Province]], [[Santiago Metropolitan Region]]. It was founded on November 15, 1984.
'''Peñalolén''' ([[Mapudungun language|Mapudungun]] "fraternal meeting place") is a [[Chile]]an [[communes of Chile|commune]] in [[Santiago Province, Chile|Santiago Province]], [[Santiago Metropolitan Region]]. It was founded on 15 November 1984.

==History==
The commune was founded on 15 November 1984. During 2019, Chilean police arrested a local family, accusing them of drug trafficking. According to national news channels, the Peñaloléen organization is one of the largest in the Santiago area and operated all over the town.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/r5UGNWDrdtM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20191030120317/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5UGNWDrdtM&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5UGNWDrdtM| title = La caída de las "narcoreinas", la banda más grande y peligrosa de la zona oriente de Santiago | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the 2002 [[census]] of the [[National Statistics Institute (Chile)|National Statistics Institute]], Peñalolén spans an area of {{convert|54.2|sqkm|0|abbr=on}} 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.<ref name= "INE"/>
According to the 2002 [[census]] of the [[National Statistics Institute (Chile)|National Statistics Institute]], Peñalolén spans an area of {{convert|54.2|sqkm|0|abbr=on}} and has 216,060 inhabitants (105,528 men and 110,532 women), and the commune is an entirely [[urban area]]. The population grew by 20.2% (36,279 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.<ref name= "INE"/>


;Stats
;Stats
*Area: 54.2&nbsp;km²<ref name="sir">[http://sir.mideplan.cl/ Sistema de Información Regional], Ministry of Planning of Chile.</ref>
*Area: 54.2&nbsp;km²<ref name="sir">[http://sir.mideplan.cl/ Sistema de Información Regional] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823144707/http://sir.mideplan.cl/ |date=23 August 2010}}, Ministry of Planning of Chile.</ref>
*Population: 238,177 (2006 projection)<ref name="sir"/>
*Population: 238,177 (2006 projection)<ref name="sir"/>
*Average annual household income: US$23,856 ([[Purchasing power parity|PPP]], 2006)<ref name="sir"/>
*Average annual household income: US$43,856 ([[Purchasing power parity|PPP]], 2006)<ref name="sir"/>
*Population below poverty line: 8.7% (2006)<ref name="MOP">{{cite web |url=http://www.mideplan.cl/final/bajar.php?path=casen2006regional&id=CASEN2006-Metropolitana.pdf |title=Poverty in the Santiago Metropolitan Region |work=Ministry of Planning of Chile |format=PDF |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070824153157/http://www.mideplan.cl/final/bajar.php?path=casen2006regional&id=CASEN2006-Metropolitana.pdf |archivedate=August 24, 2007|language=es}}</ref>
*Population below poverty line: 8.7% (2006)<ref name="MOP">{{cite web |url=http://www.mideplan.cl/final/bajar.php?path=casen2006regional&id=CASEN2006-Metropolitana.pdf |title=Poverty in the Santiago Metropolitan Region |work=Ministry of Planning of Chile |format=PDF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824153157/http://www.mideplan.cl/final/bajar.php?path=casen2006regional&id=CASEN2006-Metropolitana.pdf |archive-date=24 August 2007|language=es}}</ref>
*Regional quality of life index: 74.35, medium, 26 out of 52 (2005)
*Regional quality of life index: 74.35, medium, 26 out of 52 (2005)
*[[Human Development Index]]: 0.743, 52 out of 341 (2003)<ref>"[http://www.desarrollohumano.cl/otraspub/pub12/IDHC%20con%20portada.pdf Las Trayectorias del Desarrollo Humano en las Comunas de Chile (1994-2003)]." [[United Nations Development Programme|UNDP]], ''Gobierno de Chile, Mideplán''</ref>
*[[Human Development Index]]: 0.743, 52 out of 341 (2003)<ref>"[http://www.desarrollohumano.cl/otraspub/pub12/IDHC%20con%20portada.pdf Las Trayectorias del Desarrollo Humano en las Comunas de Chile (1994-2003)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707010209/http://www.desarrollohumano.cl/otraspub/pub12/IDHC%20con%20portada.pdf |date=7 July 2011 }}." [[United Nations Development Programme|UNDP]], ''Gobierno de Chile, Mideplán''.</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
{{Moresources|section|date=July 2023}}
As a commune, Peñalolén is a third-level [[administrative division of Chile]] administered by a [[municipal council]], headed by an [[alcalde]] (mayor) who is directly elected every four years. {{As of|2012}}, the alcalde is Carolina Leitao ([[Christian Democratic Party|PDC]]).<ref name="Munitel"/><ref name="Official"/> The communal council has the following members:
As a commune, Peñalolén is a third-level [[administrative division of Chile]] administered by a [[municipal council]], headed by an [[alcalde]] (mayor) who is directly elected every four years. {{As of|2012}}, the alcalde is Carolina Leitao ([[Christian Democratic Party (Chile)|PDC]]).<ref name="Munitel"/><ref name="Official"/> The communal council has the following members:
* Claudia Mora Vega ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Claudia Mora Vega ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Marcelo Fierro Yantorno (IND)
* Marcelo Fierro Yantorno (IND)
* Rogelio Zuñiga Escudero ([[Christian Democratic Party (Chile)|PDC]])
* Rogelio Zuñiga Escudero ([[Christian Democratic Party (Chile)|PDC]])
* Juan Urra Rossi ([[Communist Party of Chile|PC]])
* Juan Urra Rossi ([[Communist Party of Chile|PC]])
* Cristian Jofré Delgado ([[Party for Democracy|PPD]])
* Cristian Jofré Delgado ([[Party for Democracy (Chile)|PPD]])
* Leonardo Guerra Medina ([[Party for Democracy|PPD]])
* Leonardo Guerra Medina ([[Party for Democracy (Chile)|PPD]])
* Estrella Gershanik Frenk ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]])
* Estrella Gershanik Frenk ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]])
* Sergio Guerra Soto ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Sergio Guerra Soto ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
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*Carlos Alarcón (1997–2004)
*Carlos Alarcón (1997–2004)
*[[Claudio Orrego]] (2004-2012)
*[[Claudio Orrego]] (2004-2012)
*Carolina Leitao (2012-Present)
*Carolina Leitao (2012–present)


Peñalolén is represented in the [[Chamber of Deputies of Chile|Chamber of Deputies]] by Jaime Pilowski ([[Christian Democratic Party (Chile)|PDC]]) and José Antonio Kast ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]]) as part of the 24th electoral district (together with [[La Reina]]). The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] by Manuel José Ossandón ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]]) and Carlos Montes ([[Socialist Party of Chile|PS]]) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).
Peñalolén is represented in the [[Chamber of Deputies of Chile|Chamber of Deputies]] by Jaime Pilowski ([[Christian Democratic Party (Chile)|PDC]]) and José Antonio Kast ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]]) as part of the 24th electoral district (together with [[La Reina]]). The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] by Manuel José Ossandón ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]]) and Carlos Montes ([[Socialist Party of Chile|PS]]) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).


==Universities==
==University==
*[[Adolfo Ibáñez University|Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez]]
*[[Adolfo Ibáñez University|Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez]]
*[[Universidad Internacional SEK Chile]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{es icon}} [http://www.penalolen.cl Municipality of Peñalolén]
* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.penalolen.cl Municipality of Peñalolén]


{{Communes in Santiago Metropolitan Region}}
{{Communes in Santiago Metropolitan Region}}


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[[Category:Populated places in Santiago Province, Chile]]
[[Category:Geography of Santiago, Chile]]
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[[Category:Communes of Chile]]
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1984]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Chile]]

Latest revision as of 22:48, 31 July 2023

Peñalolén
City and Commune
Avenida Grecia, looking to west
Avenida Grecia, looking to west



Map of Peñalolén commune in Greater Santiago
Map of Peñalolén commune in Greater Santiago
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Peñalolén
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°29′S 70°33′W / 33.483°S 70.550°W / -33.483; -70.550
CountryChile
RegionSantiago Metro.
ProvinceSantiago
Government
[1] [2]
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeCarolina Leitao Alvarez-Salamanca (PDC)
Area
[3]
 • Total54.2 km2 (20.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)[3]
 • Total216,060
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
 • Urban
216,060
 • Rural
0
Sex
[3]
 • Men105,528
 • Women110,532
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT[4])
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST[5])
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of Peñalolén

Peñalolén (Mapudungun "fraternal meeting place") is a Chilean commune in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 15 November 1984.

History

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The commune was founded on 15 November 1984. During 2019, Chilean police arrested a local family, accusing them of drug trafficking. According to national news channels, the Peñaloléen organization is one of the largest in the Santiago area and operated all over the town.[6]

Demographics

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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), and the commune is an entirely urban area. The population grew by 20.2% (36,279 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[3]

Stats
  • Area: 54.2 km²[7]
  • Population: 238,177 (2006 projection)[7]
  • Average annual household income: US$43,856 (PPP, 2006)[7]
  • Population below poverty line: 8.7% (2006)[8]
  • Regional quality of life index: 74.35, medium, 26 out of 52 (2005)
  • Human Development Index: 0.743, 52 out of 341 (2003)[9]

Administration

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As a commune, Peñalolén is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde (mayor) who is directly elected every four years. As of 2012, the alcalde is Carolina Leitao (PDC).[1][2] The communal council has the following members:

  • Claudia Mora Vega (RN)
  • Marcelo Fierro Yantorno (IND)
  • Rogelio Zuñiga Escudero (PDC)
  • Juan Urra Rossi (PC)
  • Cristian Jofré Delgado (PPD)
  • Leonardo Guerra Medina (PPD)
  • Estrella Gershanik Frenk (UDI)
  • Sergio Guerra Soto (RN)
  • Julio Abelleira Figueroa (PS)
  • Natalia Garrido Toro (IGUAL)

Mayors

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Since 1984, Peñalolén has had five mayors:

  • María Angélica Cristi (1984–1989, appointed by Pinochet)
  • Carlos Alarcón (1989–1993, appointed by Aylwin)
  • Carlos Echeverría (1993–1996)
  • Carlos Alarcón (1997–2004)
  • Claudio Orrego (2004-2012)
  • Carolina Leitao (2012–present)

Peñalolén is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Jaime Pilowski (PDC) and José Antonio Kast (UDI) as part of the 24th electoral district (together with La Reina). The commune is represented in the Senate by Manuel José Ossandón (RN) and Carlos Montes (PS) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).

University

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades" (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Municipality of Peñalolén" (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  4. ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 13 July 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  6. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "La caída de las "narcoreinas", la banda más grande y peligrosa de la zona oriente de Santiago". YouTube.
  7. ^ a b c Sistema de Información Regional Archived 23 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Ministry of Planning of Chile.
  8. ^ "Poverty in the Santiago Metropolitan Region" (PDF). Ministry of Planning of Chile (in Spanish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2007.
  9. ^ "Las Trayectorias del Desarrollo Humano en las Comunas de Chile (1994-2003) Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine." UNDP, Gobierno de Chile, Mideplán.
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