Country Chile Founded 1901 Time zone CLT (UTC-4) Elevation 140 m Province San Antonio Province | Region Valparaíso Demonym(s) Cartagenian Area code(s) 56 + 35 Area 245.9 km² | |
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Points of interest Museo Vicente Huidobro, Museo Villa Lucia De Carta, Castillo Ferreiro | ||
Cartagena is a Chilean commune located in the San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 245.9 km2 (95 sq mi).
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Map of Cartagena, Valpara%C3%ADso, Chile
History
In the seventeenth century the area surrounding the town became a major producer of wheat, which was shipped to Peru and Spain via the port of Cartagena.
Demographics
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Cartagena had 16,875 inhabitants; of these, 15,302 (90.7%) lived in urban areas and 1,573 (9.3%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 8,396 men and 8,479 women. Cartagena accounts for 1.10% of the regional population. The demonym for a man from Cartagena is Cartagenino and Cartagenina for a woman.
Administration
As a commune, Cartagena 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 Oscaldo Cartegena Polanco (Independent). The council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Cartagena is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mrs. María José Hoffmann (UDI) and Mr. Víctor Torres (PDC) as part of the 15th electoral district, (together with San Antonio, Santo Domingo, El Tabo, El Quisco, Algarrobo and Casablanca). The commune is represented in the Senate by Francisco Chahuán Chahuán (RN) and Ricardo Lagos Weber (PPD) as part of the 6th senatorial constituency (Valparaíso-Coast).