kids encyclopedia robot

Vitacura facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Vitacura
Emblem
Emblem
Map of the Vitacura commune within Greater Santiago
Map of the Vitacura commune within Greater Santiago
Country Chile
Region Santiago Metro.
Province Santiago
Founded 9 March 1981
Government
 • Type Municipality
Area
 • Total 28.3 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)
 • Total 81,499
 • Density 2,880/km2 (7,459/sq mi)
 • Urban
81,499
 • Rural
0
Sex
 • Men 35,118
 • Women 46,381
Time zone UTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(s) 56 +
Website Municipality of Vitacura

Vitacura is a commune and city of Santiago Province, Chile. According to the Chilean census on 2002, Vitacura has an area of 28.3 square kilometres (10.9 sq mi) and 81,499 inhabitants.

History

The name of this city is in honor to the cacique called Vitacura who was collaborator of the Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia.

Gallery

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vitacura (comuna) para niños

kids search engine
Vitacura Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.