Macul
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Macul | |
|---|---|
| Palace Vasquez Palace Vasquez | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Santiago Metro. |
| Province | Santiago |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Sergio Puyol Carreño (PDC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2002 Census)[3] | |
• Total | 112,535 |
| • Density | 8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 112,535 |
| • Rural | 0 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 53,667 |
| • Women | 58,868 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT [4]) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST [5]) |
| Area code | 56 + |
| Website | Municipality of Macul |
Macul (Quechua: "to stretch out right hand") is a commune (smallest administrative subdivision in Chile) of Chile located in the central-eastern part of Greater Santiago, bordered by the communes of Ñuñoa to the north, San Joaquín to the west, Peñalolén to the east and La Florida to the south.
It is a predominantly residential and industrial zone, but its activities have been increasing and diversifying, which has forced a gradual change in terms of infrastructure and equipment.
History
Macul 5 was one of the indigenous peoples who populated the region of Ñuñohue prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. Its development was strongly linked to agricultural activity, thanks to the richness of its soil.
By the seventeenth century Ñuñoa sector continued with its essentially agricultural and through the road system had strengthened its ties with the city of Santiago. During the nineteenth century were a number of changes and developments that changed the purely rural and Ñuñoa Macul, among which the construction of railways, training of people and the enactment of the Autonomous Commune.
Since 1930 Ñuñoa consolidates its commune and residential building on its excellent communications with the rest of the city, is to host a large number of industrial establishments.
Beginning in 1960 the territory of Macul ceases to be a commercial area of the city of Santiago, into a space 'Mediterranean', this situation that consolidates the early years of the 70's, has a direct relation to the empowerment of Av. Ringroad Americo Vespucio.
Towards 1981 to Ñuñoa was subdivided in three communes: Ñuñoa, Peñalolén and Macul. Only since 1984 officially begins the Municipality of Macul, taking a territory under its jurisdiction fully urbanized, with a significant industrial sector thus far belonging to the commune of Ñuñoa.
Since the year 1992 the authorities are elected every four years, municipal popular votes.
Administration
As a commune, Macul 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 Sergio Puyol Carreño (PDC),[1][2] who is advised by council members:[1]
- Carmen Calderon Porb
Twenty units neighbourhood divide the commune, they constitute instances of assembly and participation of neighbors of the same area or district in the study of problems and concerns. Each time the municipal administration is characterized by the Cabildos Communal that the authority made such bases, which results in a Community Development Plan Macul, in which all participate.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Macul is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Felipe Salaberry (UDI) and Ximena Vidal (PPD) as part of the 25th electoral district, (together with San Joaquín and La Granja). The commune is represented in the Senate by Soledad Alvear (PDC) and Pablo Longueira (UDI) as part of the 8th senatorial constituency (Santiago-East).
Education
In the educational field in the commune of Macul found in the Avenida Vicuña Mackenna San Joaquin Campus of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where he focused a lot of races Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies of this house, with their respective labs, libraries, casinos and sport fields of excellent quality. It is also the seat sports at the University of the Americas where the Campus One (Sports Complex UDLA). This campus is the result of the union of ONE, a company of Hans Gildemeister and Universidad de Las Americas, to promote physical activity in the University community.
It is also the Higher Institute and University INACAP, which is home to the former facilities of Columbus and Tabancura besides the current Nuñoa and Vicuña Mackenna. Significantly, this is the biggest headquarters built in the country by INACAP, with more than 20,000 m2 built on a land of 30,000 m2. This seat is at Avenida Vicuña Mackenna and Agricultural School.
Attractions
Among the attractions of the commune is the Aquatic Club Macul, also Estadio Monumental David Arellano owned by the most popular team from Chile, Colo-Colo, and the training center of the selection Chilean football Juan Pinto Duran. It also adds Park Game Mechanics Port Aventura. For youth activity is one of the biggest clubs in Santiago which is located in Luxor Disco avenue Departmental and Creole restaurant grill "Donde la Cuca" which is characterized by its pleasing atmosphere and live music. The Vasquez Palace, also known as "The Macul Castle", a beautiful palace where does the municipality, located in the center of the commune, it is also an interesting tourist attraction to know.
Demographics
According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Macul spans an area of 12.9 km2 (5 sq mi) and has 112,535 inhabitants (53,667 men and 58,868 women), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population fell by 6.8% (8173 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[3]
- Stats
- Average annual household income: US$19,004 (PPP, 2006)[6][failed verification]
- Population below poverty line: 13.4% (2006)[7][dead link]
- Regional quality of life index: 80.30, high, 12 out of 52 (2005)[citation needed]
- Human Development Index: 0.806, 10 out of 341 (2003)[8]
References
- ^ a b c Template:Es "Municipality of Macul". Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ a b Template:Es "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades". Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ a b c d Template:Es "National Statistics Institute". Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ^ Template:Es "System of Regional Information". Ministry of Planning of Chile. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
- ^ Template:Es "Poverty in the Santiago Metropolitan Region" (PDF). Ministry of Planning of Chile.
- ^ Template:Es "The Trajectories of Human Development in the Communes of Chile (1994-2003)" (PDF). Government of Chile, Mideplán. UNDP. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
