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Conchalí

Conchalí
City and Commune
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Conchalí commune within Greater Santiago
Conchalí within Greater Santiago
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Conchalí
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°23′00″S 70°40′30″W / 33.38333°S 70.67500°W / -33.38333; -70.67500Coordinates: 33°23′00″S 70°40′30″W / 33.38333°S 70.67500°W / -33.38333; -70.67500
Country Chile
Region Santiago Metro.
Province Santiago
Founded 30 December 1927
Government
 • Type Municipality
 • Alcalde Carlos Sottolichio Urquiza ((PPD))
Area
 • Total 70.7 km2 (27.3 sq mi)
Population (2002 Census)
 • Total 133,256
 • Density 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
 • Urban 133,256
 • Rural 0
Demonym(s) Conchalino
Sex
 • Men 64,973
 • Women 68,283
Time zone CLT (UTC-4)
 • Summer (DST) CLST (UTC-3)
Area code(s) 56 +
Website Municipality of Conchali

Conchalí (Spanish pronunciation: [konˈtʃali] About this sound audio , Pronounced: /kɒnəˈl/ KON-chuh-LEE) is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It is a northwestern suburb of Santiago.

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Conchalí spans an area of 70.7 km2 (27 sq mi) and has 133,256 inhabitants (64,973 men and 68,283 women), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population fell by 12.9% (19663 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. Its 2006 population was projected at 120,151 persons.


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