Paiguano

Coordinates: 30°01′S 70°32′W / 30.017°S 70.533°W / -30.017; -70.533
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Paiguano
Paihuano



Map of Paiguano commune in the Coquimbo Region
UTC-3 (CLST[3])
Area code(+56) 51
Websitewww.municipalidaddepaihuano.cl

Paiguano (Spanish pronunciation: [pajˈɣwano]) or Paihuano ([pajˈwano]) is a small agricultural town and commune in the Elqui Province of the Coquimbo Region of Chile.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Paiguano had 4,168 inhabitants (2,145 men and 2,023 women), making the commune an entirely rural area. The population grew by 10.5% (396 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[1]

Administration

As a commune, Paiguano is a third-level

administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde
who is directly elected every four years.

Within the

PDC
) as part of the 4th senatorial constituency (Coquimbo Region).

Patriotic Celebrations

Paiguano is one of the main locations to celebrate Chile's patriotic holiday on September 18.

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c d "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  3. ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-07-29.