Curepto
Curepto | |
|---|---|
 Location of the Curepto commune in the Maule Region | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maule |
| Province | Talca |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,073.8 km2 (414.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2002 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,812 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,157 |
| • Rural | 7,655 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 5,784 |
| • Women | 5,028 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT [2]) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST [3]) |
Curepto is a commune and town 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).
Culture
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
According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, 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.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Template:Es "National Institute of Statistics". Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ^ "Chile Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
- ^ "Chile Summer Time". WorldTimeZones.org. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
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