Teodoro Schmidt is a Chilean town and commune located in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. Teodoro Schmidt spans a coastal area of 649.9 km2 (251 sq mi).[2]
Teodoro Schmidt | |
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Town and Commune | |
![]() Location of the commune of Teodoro Schmidt in the Araucanía Region ![]() ![]() Teodoro Schmidt Location in Chile | |
Coordinates: 38°59′41.5″S 73°05′21.8″W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Araucanía |
Province | Cautín |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Alfredo Waldemar Riquelme Arriagada |
Area | |
• Town and Commune | 649.9 km2 (250.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
Population (2017 Census)[2] | |
• Town and Commune | 15,504 |
• Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
• Urban | 6,244 |
• Rural | 9,260 |
Demonym(s) | Teodorino |
Sex | |
• Men | 8,136 |
• Women | 7,368 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[3]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[4]) |
Area code(s) | (+56) 45 |
Website | Municipality of Teodoro Schmidt |
According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, Teodoro Schmidt had 15,504 inhabitants; of these, 6,244 (40.3%) lived in urban areas and 9,260 (59.7%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 8,136 men and 7,368 women.
As a commune, Teodoro Schmidt is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a communal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2016-2021 mayor is Alfredo Riquelme Arriagada.
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Teodoro Schmidt belongs to the 51st electoral district and 15th senatorial constituency.
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