Macul
Macul (Quechua: "to stretch out right hand") is a commune (smallest administrative subdivision in Chile) of Chile located in the central-eastern part of the Greater Santiago area, bordered by the communes of Ñuñoa to the north, San Joaquín to the west, Peñalolén to the east and La Florida to the south.
Macul | |
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Vásquez Palace, the town hall for the Municipality of Macul. | |
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Macul Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 32°39′30″S 70°36′00″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Santiago Metro. |
| Province | Santiago |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Gonzalo Montoya ([Independent]) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2002 Census) | |
| • Total | 112,535 |
| • Density | 8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 112,535 |
| • Rural | 0 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 53,667 |
| • Women | 58,868 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + |
| Website | Municipality of Macul |
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. Most inhabitants are considered middle class.
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