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Lo Miranda
Lo Miranda is a Chilean city, located in the commune of Doñihue, O'Higgins Region. History Lo Miranda is named after Pedro de Miranda y Rueda, who was given from the Governor of Chile Rodrigo de Quiroga an encomienda (the Encomienda de Copequén) which comprises the territory in which Lo Miranda was established in 1577. His son, Pedro de Miranda y Rueda, inherited the land and founded Lo Miranda on October 15, 1577. Lo Miranda was named a "villa" in 1897. Demographics According to data from the last census carried out in 2017, Lo Miranda increased its population, in relation to the previous census by 32%, reaching 11,095 inhabitants. In the town its population has increased, along with its territorial expansion both urban and rural. Economy Lo Miranda is located in a mainly agricultural area, it is also known for its poultry industry, as the slaughtering plant of Agrosuper is located there. Additionally, the Mirandinos sell chamantos and Chacolí candies. Architecture Most of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities Of Chile
This is a list of city, cities in Chile. A city is defined by Chile's National Statistics Institute (Chile), National Statistics Institute (INE) as an "urban entity"An "urban entity" is defined by Chile's National Statistics Institute (Chile), National Statistics Institute as a concentrated group of dwellings with over 2,000 inhabitants, or between 1,001 and 2,000 inhabitants if 50% or more of its population is economically active, dedicated to Secondary sector of the economy, secondary and/or Tertiary sector of the economy, tertiary activities. Exceptionally, populated centers dedicated to tourism and recreation with over 250 concentrated dwellings and that do not meet the population requirement are considered urban. with more than 5,000 inhabitants. This list is based on a June 2005 report by the INE based on the 2002 census which registered 239 cities across the country. Complete list of cities by region Largest urban agglomerations This list includes conurbations, "absor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time In Chile
Time in Chile is divided into three time zones. Most of Continental Chile uses the time offset UTC−04:00 in winter time and UTC−03:00 in summer time, while the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region uses the time offset UTC-03:00 the whole year. Additionally, Easter Island uses the time offset UTC−06:00 in winter time and UTC−05:00 in summer time. Until 2015, Continental Chile used the time offset UTC−04:00 and Easter Island used UTC−06:00 for standard time, with daylight saving time roughly between October and March every year. In January 2015, the Chilean government announced that the entire country would keep the time offset used during daylight saving time permanently. However, the annual time change was reinstated in 2016 after feedback from the public about an increase in truancy during the winter months, complaints about older computers and other electronic devices not using the right time zone, and fruit growers reporting a 15% loss in productivity. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monument To The Chilean Huaso
A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Some of the first monuments were dolmens or menhirs, megalithic constructions built for religious or funerary purposes. Examples of monuments include statues, (war) memorials, historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural assets. If there is a public interest in its preservation, a monument can for example be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Etymology It is believed that the origin of the word "monument" comes from the Greek ''mnemosynon'' and the Latin ''moneo'', ''monere'', which means 'to remind', 'to advise' or 'to warn', however, it is also believed that the word monument originates from an Albanian word 'mani men' which in Albanian language means 'rememb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rancagua
Rancagua () is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located south of the national capital of Santiago. It was originally named Santa Cruz de Triana by Spanish colonists. In 2012, its population was 232,211. The main economic activities range from mining, tourism, agriculture, timber, food production and services to minor industrial activities. The city also serves as the administrative and legal center of the region. Together with Machalí and Gultro, it forms the Rancagua conurbation. After Curicó, Talca and Concepción, it is one of the most important and densely populated cities of the south central zone of Chile. History Foundation period The Rancagua Valley was occupied by the local Picunche. They fell briefly under the control of the Inca Empire in the 15th century. Its remains in structures can still be found near the city today. Through their civil engineeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agrosuper
Agrosuper S.A. is a Chilean privately held multinational food processing company headquartered in Rancagua, O'Higgins Region, Chile. It specializes the manufacturing of its products in the wide range of chicken, turkey, pork, beef, salmon and processed products. The company is currently headed by chairman Canio Corbo Loi (since 2024). History In 1955, Agrosuper was founded by Gonzalo Vial Vial (1935–2024), it started with the production of eggs in the town of Lo Miranda, O'Higgins Region. Five years later, in 1960, the company expanded into the production and marketing of live chickens and in 1974, it expanded into the processing and marketing of chicken meat, marking the beginning of the activities it currently carries out through the Super Pollo brand. In 1983, the company entered the pork business, taking advantage of the experience in raising live animals and the existing infrastructure, and six years later, the company entered the jerky manufacturing business. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encomienda
The ''encomienda'' () was a Spanish labour system that rewarded conquerors with the labour of conquered non-Christian peoples. The labourers, in theory, were provided with benefits by the conquerors for whom they laboured, including military protection and education. The ''encomienda'' was first established in Spain following the Christian conquest of Moorish territories (known to Christians as the ''Reconquista''), and it was applied on a much larger scale during the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the Spanish Philippines. Conquered peoples were considered vassals of the Spanish monarch. The Crown awarded an ''encomienda'' as a grant to a particular individual. In the conquest era of the early sixteenth century, the grants were considered to be a monopoly on the labour of particular groups of indigenous peoples, held in perpetuity by the grant holder, called the ''encomendero''; following the New Laws of 1542, upon the death of the ''encomendero'', the encomienda end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo De Quiroga
Rodrigo de Quiroga López de Ulloa (c. 1512 – February 20, 1580) was a Spanish conquistador of Galician origin. He was twice the Royal Governor of Chile. Early life He was the son of Hernado Camba de Quiroga and of María López de Ulloa. In the year 1535 he traveled to Peru and participated in the exploration of Gran Chaco in the expedition of Diego de Rojas. A year later, he accompanied a group led by the conquistador Francisco de Aguirre as they made their way to Chile. This group met up with Pedro de Valdivia in Atacama. In Chile Quiroga participated in the military actions of the conquest of Chile, during the first part of the War of Arauco, coming to be one of the most important captains of the district. From 1548 he held a number of important posts in the administration in Santiago. Three times he was mayor, amongst other duties. He married Inés de Suárez, the famous mistress of Pedro de Valdivia, when the Viceroy of Peru at the time ordered that Valdivia end the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Chile
The Royal Governor of Chile ruled over the Spanish colonial administrative district called the Captaincy General of Chile, and as a result the Royal Governor also held the title of a Captain General. There were 66 such governors or captains during the Spanish conquest and the later periods of Spanish-centered colonialism. Since the first Spanish–Mapuche parliaments in the 17th century it became an almost mandatory tradition for each governor to arrange a parliament with the Mapuches. List of governors Governors and captains general of Chile Appointed by Charles IV *Ambrosio O'Higgins, Marquis of Osorno: (May 1788 – May 1796) * José de Rezabal y Ugarte (Interim): (May 1796 – September 1796) *Gabriel de Avilés, 2nd Marquis of Avilés: (18 September 1796 – 21 January 1799) * Joaquín del Pino Sánchez de Rojas: (January 1799 – April 1801) * José de Santiago Concha Jiménez Lobatón (Interim): (April 1801 – December 1801) * Francisco Tadeo Diez de Medina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doñihue
Doñihue () is a Chilean city and commune in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region. It is approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) west-southwest of Rancagua on route H-30. The comune has two principal towns, Doñihue and Lo Miranda. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Doñihue spans an area of and has 16,916 inhabitants (8,475 men and 8,441 women). Of these, 15,590 (92.2%) lived in urban areas and 1,326 (7.8%) in rural areas. The population grew by 16% (2,338 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. Administration As a commune, Doñihue is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. Currently the major is Boris Acuña. Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Doñihue is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Eugenio Bauer (UDI) and Ricardo Rincón ( PDC) as part of the 33rd electoral district, together with Mostazal, Graneros, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo Miranda
Lo Miranda is a Chilean city, located in the commune of Doñihue, O'Higgins Region. History Lo Miranda is named after Pedro de Miranda y Rueda, who was given from the Governor of Chile Rodrigo de Quiroga an encomienda (the Encomienda de Copequén) which comprises the territory in which Lo Miranda was established in 1577. His son, Pedro de Miranda y Rueda, inherited the land and founded Lo Miranda on October 15, 1577. Lo Miranda was named a "villa" in 1897. Demographics According to data from the last census carried out in 2017, Lo Miranda increased its population, in relation to the previous census by 32%, reaching 11,095 inhabitants. In the town its population has increased, along with its territorial expansion both urban and rural. Economy Lo Miranda is located in a mainly agricultural area, it is also known for its poultry industry, as the slaughtering plant of Agrosuper is located there. Additionally, the Mirandinos sell chamantos and Chacolí candies. Architecture Most of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communes Of Chile
A commune ( es, comuna, ) is the smallest administrative subdivision in Chile. It may contain cities, towns, villages, hamlets as well as rural areas. In highly populated areas, such as Santiago, Valparaíso and Concepción, a conurbation may be broken into several communes. In sparsely populated areas, conversely, a commune may cover a substantial rural area together with several settled areas which could range from hamlets to towns or cities. The term "commune" is ambiguous in English, but the word is commonly used in translation for "comuna", although with some controversy among translators. A comuna is similar to a "county" in Anglo-American usage and practice, and may be more universally understood as a "municipality". Each commune or municipality is governed by a directly elected body known as a municipal council (''concejo municipal'') consisting of a mayor (''alcalde'') and a group of councillors (''concejales''), for a period of four years. The communal civil service a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cachapoal Province
Cachapoal Province ( es, Provincia de Cachapoal) is one of three provinces of the central Chilean region of O'Higgins (VI). Its capital is the city of Rancagua (pop. 214,344). Geography and demography According to the 2002 census by the National Statistics Institute (''INE''), the province spans an area of and had a population of 542,901 inhabitants (271,226 men and 271,675 women), giving it a population density of . It is the fifth most populated province in the country. Between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, the population grew by 13.8% (65,871 persons). Administration As a province, Cachapoal is a second-level administrative division of Chile. It is governed by the regional delegate of O'Higgins, who is appointed by the president. Communes The province comprises seventeen communes, each governed by a municipality consisting of an elected alcalde and municipal council. *Codegua *Coínco * Coltauco *Doñihue *Graneros * Las Cabras *Machalí * Malloa *Olivar *Peumo *Pichidegua * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
