Recoleta, Chile

Recoleta is a commune of Chile located in the north of Santiago Province. It belongs to the Santiago Metropolitan Region which is the capital and seat of the executive branch. It is south of Huechuraba, east of Independencia and Conchalí, west of Providencia and Vitacura, and north of Santiago. The Mapocho River and the San Cristóbal Hill form the natural boundary on the south and east sides, respectively, of Recoleta.

Recoleta
View of Recoleta from the San Cristóbal Hill.


Recoleta
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°24.5′S 70°38′W
CountryChile
RegionSantiago Metro.
ProvinceSantiago
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeDaniel Jadue (PC)
Area
  Total16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)
  Total148,220
  Density9,100/km2 (24,000/sq mi)
  Urban
148,220
  Rural
0
Sex
  Men72,314
  Women75,906
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of Recoleta
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