Macul
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Macul is a commune 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.
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.
, headed by an alcalde
who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Sergio Puyol Carreño (PDC
), who is advised by council members:
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).
, 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.
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.
of the National Statistics Institute
, Macul spans an area of 12.9 sqkm 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.
Stats
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
located in the central-eastern part of Greater Santiago, bordered by the communes of Ñuñoa
Ñuñoa
Ñuñoa is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Its inhabitants are primarily a middle and upper-middle class....
to the north, San Joaquín
San Joaquín
San Joaquín is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region.The alcalde's office and municipal building is located at Ave...
to the west, Peñalolén
Peñalolén
Peñalolén is a Chilean commune in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on November 15, 1984.-Demographics:...
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
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. 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
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, 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 councilMunicipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
, headed by an alcalde
Alcalde
Alcalde , or Alcalde ordinario, is the traditional Spanish municipal magistrate, who had both judicial and administrative functions. An alcalde was, in the absence of a corregidor, the presiding officer of the Castilian cabildo and judge of first instance of a town...
who is directly elected every four years. The 2008-2012 alcalde is Sergio Puyol Carreño (PDC
Christian Democratic Party
Christian democratic parties are those political parties that seek to apply Christian principles to public policy. The underlying Christian democracy movement emerged in 19th-century Europe, largely under the influence of Catholic social teaching, and it continues to be influential in Europe and...
), who is advised by council members:
- Carmen Calderon Porras (PDC)
- Carlos Herrera Ferrada (PPD)
- Mario Quintana Moya (RN)
- Hector Soto Gallardo (PDC)
- Carlos Carrasco Sarabia (ILC)
- Rahael Salaberry Soto (UDI)
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
Chamber of Deputies of Chile
The Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Chile is the lower house of Chile's bicameral Congress. Its organisation and its powers and duties are defined in articles 42 to 59 of Chile's current constitution....
by Felipe Salaberry (UDI) and Ximena Vidal (PPD
Party for Democracy
The Party for Democracy is a political party in Chile; it is social democratic in its political orientation. It was founded in December 1987 by Ricardo Lagos, who aimed at forming a legal social democratic party . The party continued to function after the defeat of Pinochet...
) as part of the 25th electoral district, (together with San Joaquín
San Joaquín
San Joaquín is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region.The alcalde's office and municipal building is located at Ave...
and La Granja). The commune is represented in the Senate
Senate of Chile
The Senate of the Republic of Chile is the upper house of Chile's bicameral National Congress, as established in the current Constitution of Chile.-Composition:...
by Soledad Alvear
Soledad Alvear
María Soledad Alvear Valenzuela , is a Chilean lawyer and Christian Democrat politician, who was a cabinet member of the Aylwin, Frei and Lagos administrations. She was president of the Christian Democrat Party from 2006-2008...
(PDC) and Pablo Longueira
Pablo Longueira
Juan Pablo Longueira Montes in a Chilean right-wing politician, industrial civil engineer and Independent Democrat Union senator . He was previously a deputy . He launched his candidacy for president of Chile on March 30, 2007, but canceled it on May 3, 2007.-External links:* *...
(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 ChilePontifical Catholic University of Chile
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is one of the six Catholic Universities existing in the Chilean university system and one of the two Pontifical Universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. It is also one of Chile's oldest universities and...
, 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 ArellanoEstadio Monumental David Arellano
Estadio Monumental is a football stadium in Santiago, Chile. Completed in 1989, the stadium has a current spectator capacity of 45,000. Originally, the stadium could hold up to 65,000 spectators but that was dramatically reduced for security reasons...
owned by the most popular team from Chile, Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.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 censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of the National Statistics Institute
National Statistics Institute (Chile)
The National Statistics Institute of Chile is a state-run organization of the Government of Chile, created in the second half of the 19th century and tasked with performing a general census of population and housing, then collecting, producing and publishing official demographic statistics of...
, Macul spans an area of 12.9 sqkm and has 112,535 inhabitants (53,667 men and 58,868 women), making the commune an entirely urban area
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
. The population fell by 6.8% (8173 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.
Stats
- Average annual household income: US$19,004 (PPPPurchasing power parityIn economics, purchasing power parity is a condition between countries where an amount of money has the same purchasing power in different countries. The prices of the goods between the countries would only reflect the exchange rates...
, 2006) - Population below poverty line: 13.4% (2006)
- Regional quality of life index: 80.30, high, 12 out of 52 (2005)
- Human Development IndexHuman Development IndexThe Human Development Index is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of "human development" and separate "very high human development", "high human development", "medium human development", and "low human development" countries...
: 0.806, 10 out of 341 (2003)