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==Administration==
==Administration==
As a commune, Bulnes 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 Rodrigo De La Puente Acuña (ILE). The municipal council has the following members:<ref name="Munitel"/><ref name="Official"/>
As a commune, Bulnes 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 Rodrigo De La Puente Acuña (ILE). The municipal council has the following members:<ref name="Munitel"/><ref name="Official"/>
* Ricardo Rodriguez Penrros ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Ricardo Rodriguez Penrros ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Alejandro Valle Elgueta (ILC)
* Alejandro Valle Elgueta (ILC)
* Juan Arévalo Rojas ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]])
* Juan Arévalo Rojas (RN)
* Max Pacheco Palma ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]])
* Max Pacheco Palma ([[Independent Democratic Union|UDI]])
* Oscar Troncoso Stuardo ([[Socialist Party of Chile|PS]])
* Oscar Troncoso Stuardo ([[Socialist Party of Chile|PS]])
* Mario Urra Riquelme ([[Christian Democratic Party|PDC]])
* Mario Urra Riquelme ([[Christian Democratic Party|PDC]])

The regional [[intendant]], appointed by the [[President of Chile|president]], is Jacqueline van Rysselberghe.<ref name="Intendants">{{es}} {{Cite web |url=http://www.gobiernodechile.cl/intendentes/ |title=Gobierno de Chile: Intendentes |accessdate=7 February 2011}}</ref>


Within the [[electoral divisions of Chile]], Bulnes 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]], [[Coelemu]], [[Ránquil]], [[Quillón]], [[Cabrero, Chile|Cabrero]] and [[Yumbel]]). The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] by Alejandro Navarro Brain ([[Broad Social Movement|MAS]]) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).
Within the [[electoral divisions of Chile]], Bulnes 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]], [[Coelemu]], [[Ránquil]], [[Quillón]], [[Cabrero, Chile|Cabrero]] and [[Yumbel]]). The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] by Alejandro Navarro Brain ([[Broad Social Movement|MAS]]) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).

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Bulnes
Location of the Bulnes commune in the Biobío Region
Location of the Bulnes commune in the Biobío Region
CountryChile
RegionBiobío
ProvinceÑuble
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeRodrigo De La Puente Acuña (ILE)
Area
 • Total
425.4 km2 (164.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)[3]
 • Total
20,595
 • Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT [4])
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST [5])
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of Bulnes

Bulnes is a Chilean city and commune in Ñuble Province, Biobío Region.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Bulnes spans an area of 425.4 km2 (164 sq mi) and has 20,595 inhabitants (10,275 men and 10,320 women). Of these, 12,514 (60.8%) lived in urban areas and 8,081 (39.2%) in rural areas. Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, the population grew by 4.5% (882 persons).[3]

Administration

As a commune, Bulnes 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 Rodrigo De La Puente Acuña (ILE). The municipal council has the following members:[1][2]

  • Ricardo Rodriguez Penrros (RN)
  • Alejandro Valle Elgueta (ILC)
  • Juan Arévalo Rojas (RN)
  • Max Pacheco Palma (UDI)
  • Oscar Troncoso Stuardo (PS)
  • Mario Urra Riquelme (PDC)

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Bulnes 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, Ránquil, Quillón, 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

  1. ^ a b Template:Es "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesesdate= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b Template:Es "Municipality of Bulnes". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesesdate= ignored (help)
  3. ^ a b c Template:Es "National Statistics Institute". Retrieved 28 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
  5. ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-07-28.