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'''Curepto''' is a [[Communes of Chile|commune]] and town in the [[Chile]]an [[Talca Province|Province of Talca]], located in the VII [[Maule Region]]. The town has many interesting examples of Chilean [[rural]] [[Colonialism|colonial]] architecture. The [[parish church]] is a particularly attractive example of a traditional religious building in the [[Spain|Spanish]]-[[Latin American]] style. The town itself is an example of the works of the Chilean government in remote rural regions, and of the diversity of cultures that resulted from Spanish colonialism in the region.


'''Curepto''' is a [[List of towns in Chile|town]] and [[Communes of Chile|commune]] in the [[Chile]]an [[Talca Province|Province of Talca]], located in the VII [[Maule Region]]. The commune spans an area of {{convert|1073.8|sqkm|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="INE"/>
Curepto has slowly become more connected to the outside world and influenced by the internet after the launch of the Maule Activa initiative, which aimed at providing accessible internet connectivity to the entire Maule Region.


==Culture==
==The Camelia Festival==
The town has many examples of Chilean [[rural]] [[Colonialism|colonial]] architecture. Its [[parish church]] is a quintessential example of a traditional religious building in the [[Spain|Spanish]]-[[Latin American]] style. The town itself exemplifies the works of the Chilean government in remote rural regions and the diversity of cultures that resulted from Spanish colonialism in the region.


Known locally as ''El Festival de la Camelia'' and named for a flower common to areas south of Santiago, this annual festival has been a great example of Curepto's outgoing influence in the country. It consists of a collective concert that usually includes many of Chile's most popular bands, and receives coverage in radio stations and television throughout the country.
Known locally as ''El Festival de la Camelia'' and named for a flower common to areas south of Santiago, this annual festival has been an example of Curepto's outgoing influence in the country. It consists of a collective concert that usually includes many Chilean musicians, and receives national radio and television coverage.


The Maule Activa initiative brought Curepto and the entire Maule Region improved internet connectivity.
==Population==


[[Chilean rodeo|Rodeo]] is a popular sport the country, and during the summer months Curepto's rodeo arena is often open.
Curepto has an increasing population of 3157 people, 1592 male and 1565 female as of the 2002 census.


==Rodeo==
==Demographics==
According to data from the 2002 [[census]] by the [[National Statistics Institute (Chile)|National Statistics Institute]], Curepto had 10,812 inhabitants; of these, 3,157 (29.2%) lived in [[urban area]]s and 7,655 (70.8%) in [[rural area]]s. At that time, there were 5,784 men and 5,028 women. The population fell by 12.0% (1,473 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.<ref name="INE"/>


==Administration==
[[Rodeo]] is a popular sport the country and during the summer months, Curepto's rodeo arena is well used.
As a [[Communes of Chile|commune]], Curepto 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 2008-2012 alcalde is Luis Armando González Aguilar ([[National Renewal (Chile)|RN]]), and the [[municipal council]] has the following [[councilor]]s:<ref name="Official"/>
* Juan Eduardo Valdés ([[Independent Democrat Union|UDI]])
* Mario Gómez ([[Christian Democrat Party of Chile|PDC]])
* Francisco Núñez Ramírez ([[Social Democrat Radical Party|PRSD]])
* Dorys Sepúlveda Contreras ([[Socialist Party of Chile|PS]])
* Guillermo Reyes
* Aníbal Muñoz Díaz


Within the [[electoral divisions of Chile]], Curepto (along with [[Constitución, Chile|Constitución]], [[Empedrado, Chile|Empedrado]], [[Pencahue]], [[Maule, Chile|Maule]], [[San Clemente, Chile|San Clemente]], [[Pelarco]], [[Río Claro, Chile|Río Claro]] and [[San Rafael, Chile|San Rafael]]) is represented in the [[Chamber of Deputies of Chile|Chamber of Deputies]] as part of the 38th electoral district. The commune is represented in the [[Senate of Chile|Senate]] as part of the 10th senatorial constituency (Maule-North).
{{Communes in Maule Region}}


==''El Oriflama''==
{{coord|35|05|S|72|01|W|region:CL_type:city|display=title}}
{{further|French ship Oriflamme (1744)}}
On approximately July 27, 1770 off the coast of the commune, the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[brig]] "Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo y San Leopoldo" (Spanish for "Our Lady of the Good Council and San Leopoldo"), better known as "[[French ship Oriflamme (1744)|El Oriflama]]", sank off the cost of the commune near the beach named "La Trinchera" ("The Trench"). The ship was built by the [[French people|French]], captured by the [[English people|English]], and eventually sold to [[Charles III of Spain]]. It sailed from the port of [[Cadiz]], bound the port of [[Callao]] in the [[Viceroyalty of Peru]], loaded with huge fortunes of silver and gold pieces, stamps, fine cutlery, glassware manufactured by the "Granja de San Ildefonso", and luxurious furniture decorated with gold, costume seeds and precious fabrics. The company ''[http://www.oriflama.cl Oriflama S.A.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419192627/http://www.oriflama.cl/ |date=2016-04-19 }}'' cordoned off the area where the ill-fated ship remains and made a search, but the ship has not been rescued and the company is in legal disputes with the [http://www.monumentos.cl/ National Monuments Council].


==References==
[[Category:Communes of Chile]]
<references/>
[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in the Maule Region]]
[[Category:Settlements established in 1790]]


==External links==
{{Maule-geo-stub}}
* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.curepto.cl/ Municipality of Curepto]
* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.curepto.com/ Curepto On Line]
* {{in lang|es}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20131204065059/http://radiopoesia.cl/ Radio Poesía FM de Curepto]


{{Communes in Maule Region}}
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 31 December 2023

Curepto
Town and Commune



Location of Curepto commune in the Maule Region
Location of Curepto commune in the Maule Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Curepto
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 35°05′S 72°01′W / 35.083°S 72.017°W / -35.083; -72.017
CountryChile
RegionMaule
ProvinceTalca
Government
[1]
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeRené Alejandro Concha González
Area
[2]
 • Total1,073.8 km2 (414.6 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)[2]
 • Total9,380
 • Density8.7/km2 (23/sq mi)
 • Urban
3,157
 • Rural
7,655
Sex
[2]
 • Men5,784
 • Women5,028
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT[3])
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST[4])
Area code+56 75
WebsiteMunicipality of Curepto

Curepto is a town and commune in the Chilean Province of Talca, located in the VII Maule Region. The commune spans an area of 1,073.8 km2 (415 sq mi).[2]

Culture[edit]

The town has many examples of Chilean rural colonial architecture. Its parish church is a quintessential example of a traditional religious building in the Spanish-Latin American style. The town itself exemplifies the works of the Chilean government in remote rural regions and the diversity of cultures that resulted from Spanish colonialism in the region.

Known locally as El Festival de la Camelia and named for a flower common to areas south of Santiago, this annual festival has been an example of Curepto's outgoing influence in the country. It consists of a collective concert that usually includes many Chilean musicians, and receives national radio and television coverage.

The Maule Activa initiative brought Curepto and the entire Maule Region improved internet connectivity.

Rodeo is a popular sport the country, and during the summer months Curepto's rodeo arena is often open.

Demographics[edit]

According to data from the 2002 census by the National Statistics Institute, Curepto had 10,812 inhabitants; of these, 3,157 (29.2%) lived in urban areas and 7,655 (70.8%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 5,784 men and 5,028 women. The population fell by 12.0% (1,473 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[2]

Administration[edit]

As a commune, Curepto 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 2008-2012 alcalde is Luis Armando González Aguilar (RN), and the municipal council has the following councilors:[1]

  • Juan Eduardo Valdés (UDI)
  • Mario Gómez (PDC)
  • Francisco Núñez Ramírez (PRSD)
  • Dorys Sepúlveda Contreras (PS)
  • Guillermo Reyes
  • Aníbal Muñoz Díaz

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Curepto (along with Constitución, Empedrado, Pencahue, Maule, San Clemente, Pelarco, Río Claro and San Rafael) is represented in the Chamber of Deputies as part of the 38th electoral district. The commune is represented in the Senate as part of the 10th senatorial constituency (Maule-North).

El Oriflama[edit]

Further information: French ship Oriflamme (1744)

On approximately July 27, 1770 off the coast of the commune, the Spanish brig "Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo y San Leopoldo" (Spanish for "Our Lady of the Good Council and San Leopoldo"), better known as "El Oriflama", sank off the cost of the commune near the beach named "La Trinchera" ("The Trench"). The ship was built by the French, captured by the English, and eventually sold to Charles III of Spain. It sailed from the port of Cadiz, bound the port of Callao in the Viceroyalty of Peru, loaded with huge fortunes of silver and gold pieces, stamps, fine cutlery, glassware manufactured by the "Granja de San Ildefonso", and luxurious furniture decorated with gold, costume seeds and precious fabrics. The company Oriflama S.A. Archived 2016-04-19 at the Wayback Machine cordoned off the area where the ill-fated ship remains and made a search, but the ship has not been rescued and the company is in legal disputes with the National Monuments Council.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Municipality of Curepto (in Spanish), retrieved 1 September 2010
  2. ^ a b c d e "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  4. ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2010-08-29.

External links[edit]

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