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{{Distinguish|Ranquil Massacre|Ranquil Formation}}
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'''Ránquil''' is a [[Chile]]an [[Communes of Chile|commune]] in [[Ñuble Province]], [[Biobío Region]]. According to the 2002 census, the commune population was 5,683 and has an area of 248 km².<ref name="ine">[http://www.ine.cl/canales/chile_estadistico/censos_poblacion_vivienda/censo_pobl_vivi.php 2002 Census]</ref>The communal capital is the town of [[Ñipas]].
'''Ránquil''' is a [[Chile]]an [[Communes of Chile|commune]] in [[Itata Province]], [[Ñuble Region]]. The communal [[Capital (political)|capital]] is the town of Ránquil.

==Demographics==

According to the 2002 [[census]] of the [[National Statistics Institute (Chile)|National Statistics Institute]] Ránquil had 5,683 inhabitants (2,896 men and 2,787 women). Of these, 1,337 (23.5%) lived in [[urban area]]s and 4,346 (76.5%) in [[rural area]]s. The population fell by 11.3% (721 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.<ref name= "INE"/>

==Administration==
As a commune, Ránquil 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 Carlos Garrido Carcamo ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]]).<ref name="Munitel"/><ref name="Official"/>

Within the [[electoral divisions of Chile]], Ránquil is represented in the [[Chamber of Deputies of Chile|Chamber of Deputies]] by Jorge Sabag ([[Christian Democratic Party|PDC]]) and Frank Sauerbaum ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]]) as part of the 42nd electoral district, together with [[San Fabián]], [[Ñiquén]], [[San Carlos, Chile|San Carlos]], [[San Nicolás, Chile|San Nicolás]], [[Ninhue]], [[Quirihue]], [[Cobquecura]], [[Treguaco]], [[Portezuelo, Chile|Portezuelo]], [[Coelemu]], [[Quillón]], [[Bulnes, Chile|Bulnes]], [[Cabrero, Chile|Cabrero]] and [[Yumbel]]. The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] by [[Alejandro Navarro (politician)|Alejandro Navarro Brain]] ([[Broad Social Movement|MAS]]) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Communes of Chile]]
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[[Category:Populated places in Itata Province]]

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Latest revision as of 05:16, 4 January 2024

Not to be confused with Ranquil Massacre or Ranquil Formation.
Ránquil
Commune
Commune of Ránquil in the Ñuble Region
Commune of Ránquil in the Ñuble Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Ránquil
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 36°36′12″S 72°32′35″W / 36.60333°S 72.54306°W / -36.60333; -72.54306
CountryChile
RegionÑuble
ProvinceItata
Government
[1][2]
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeCarlos Garrido Carcamo (UDI)
Area
[3]
 • Total
248.3 km2 (95.9 sq mi)
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)[3]
 • Total
5,762
 • Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,337
 • Rural
4,346
Sex
[3]
 • Men2,896
 • Women2,787
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT[4])
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST[5])
Area code56 + 42
WebsiteMunicipality of Ránquil

Ránquil is a Chilean commune in Itata Province, Ñuble Region. The communal capital is the town of Ránquil.

Demographics

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According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute Ránquil had 5,683 inhabitants (2,896 men and 2,787 women). Of these, 1,337 (23.5%) lived in urban areas and 4,346 (76.5%) in rural areas. The population fell by 11.3% (721 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[3]

Administration

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As a commune, Ránquil 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 Carlos Garrido Carcamo (UDI).[1][2]

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Ránquil is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Jorge Sabag (PDC) and Frank Sauerbaum (RN) as part of the 42nd electoral district, together with San Fabián, Ñiquén, San Carlos, San Nicolás, Ninhue, Quirihue, Cobquecura, Treguaco, Portezuelo, Coelemu, Quillón, Bulnes, Cabrero and Yumbel. The commune is represented in the Senate by Alejandro Navarro Brain (MAS) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).

References

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  1. ^ a b "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades" (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 February 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b "Municipality of Ránquil" (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 February 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b c d "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
  5. ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
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