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Santiago Metro Line 4A
Santiago Metro Line 4A is one of the seven lines that currently make up the Santiago Metro network in Santiago, Chile. It has six stations and 7.7 km of track. The line intersects with Line 2 at La Cisterna, and with Line 4 at Vicuña Mackenna, both being its termini. It will also intersect with the future Line 9 at Santa Rosa station and acts as a link between these two lines. Its distinctive colour on the network line map is light blue. In 2015, Line 4A accounted for only 3.1% of all trips made on the metro system with a daily ridership of 56,400; it is the least used line in the system since it does not serve the city centre, as well as being the shortest line in the system. History Line 4A was originally conceived as a branch of Line 4, but their tracks are not connected. It was inaugurated by President Michelle Bachelet and opened to the public on August 16, 2006. It runs between La Cisterna station and Vicuña Mackenna station. On November 29, 2010 Santiago Metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas. A rapid transit system that primarily or traditionally runs below the surface may be called a subway, tube, or underground. Unlike buses or trams, rapid transit systems are railways (usually electric railway, electric) that operate on an exclusive right-of-way (transportation), right-of-way, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles, and which is often grade-separated in tunnels or on elevated railways. Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between rapid transit station, stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks, although some systems use guided rubber tires, magnetic levitation (''maglev''), or monorail. The stations typically have high platforms, without steps inside the trains, requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Cisterna
La Cisterna (, Spanish for "the cistern") is a commune of Chile and census-designated city located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 30 May 1925. It is part of Greater Santiago. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, La Cisterna spans an area of and has 85,118 inhabitants (40,651 men and 44,467 women), and the commune is an entirely urban area. The population fell by 10.1% (9594 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. The 2006 projected population was 78,402. Stats *Average annual household income: US$38,305 ( PPP, 2006) *Population below poverty line: 8.6% (2006) *Regional quality of life index: 81.78, high, 8 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.775, 24 out of 341 (2003) Administration As a commune, La Cisterna is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2012-2016 alcalde is S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Metro Systems
This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, U-Bahn or undergrounds. , 205 cities in 61 countries have a metro system. The London Underground first opened as an underground railway in 1863 and its first electrified underground line opened in 1890, making it the world's oldest metro system. The New York City Subway has the greatest number of stations with 472. The country with the most metro systems is China, with 46 in operation. The Shanghai Metro is the world's longest metro network at and also has the highest annual ridership at 2.83 billion trips. Considerations The International Association of Public Transport (L'Union Internationale des Transports Publics, or UITP) defines metro systems as urban passenger transport systems, "operated on their own right of way and segregated from general road and pedestrian traffic". The terms heavy rail (mainly in North A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiga Bus
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a professional organization for design. Its members practice all forms of communication design, including graphic design, typography, interaction design, user experience, branding and identity. The organization's aim is to be the standard bearer for professional ethics and practices for the design profession. There are currently over 25,000 members and 72 chapters, and more than 200 student groups around the United States. In 2005, AIGA changed its name to “AIGA, the professional association for design,” dropping the "American Institute of Graphic Arts" to welcome all design disciplines. AIGA aims to further design disciplines as professions, as well as cultural assets. As a whole, AIGA offers opportunities in exchange for creative new ideas, scholarly research, critical analysis, and education advancement. History In 1911, Frederic Goudy, Alfred Stieglitz, and W. A. Dwiggins came together to discuss the creation of an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago De Chile L9
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose total population is 8 million which is nearly 40% of the country's population, of which more than 6 million live in the city's continuous urban area. The city is entirely in the country's central valley. Most of the city lies between above mean sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has been the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city has a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, lined by parks such as Parque Forestal and Balmaceda Park. The Andes Mountains can be seen from most point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Granja Metro Station
La Granja station is an embanked metro station located on Line 4A of the Santiago Metro in Santiago, Chile. It lies between the Santa Julia and Santa Rosa stations in the commune of the same name, La Granja, and is located along the Autopista Vespucio Sur highway at the junction with Coronel Street. The station was opened on 16 August 2006 as part of the inaugural section of the line between Vicuña Mackenna and La Cisterna. In the area around the station can be found medical centres, commercial centres, a very big auto dealership and the neighbourhoods of San Gregorio and Millalemu. The station has four entrances, all located on Santa Rosa Avenue, and also has disabled access. Etymology The station is named after the commune of the same name, La Granja. According to the Chilean National Statistics Institute census of 2002, La Granja spans an area of and has 132,520 inhabitants (64,750 male and 67,770 female), making the commune an entirely urban area. The population fell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Julia Metro Station
Santa Julia station is an embanked metro station located on Line 4A of the Santiago Metro in Santiago, Chile, between Vicuña Mackenna station and La Granja station in the commune of La Florida. It lies along the Vespucio Sur Freeway at the junction with Santa Julia Street. The station was opened on 16 August 2006 as part of the inaugural section of the line between Vicuña Mackenna and La Cisterna La Cisterna (, Spanish for "the cistern") is a commune of Chile and census-designated city located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 30 May 1925. It is part of Greater Santiago. Demographics According to the .... The area around the station is mainly residential and contains the Villa O’Higgins Family Health Center (Spanish: ''Centro de Salud Familiar Villa O’Higgins''). The station also has disabled access. Etymology The station is named after the avenue at whose junction it is located Santa Julia Avenue. References External link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Ramón, Chile
San Ramón (Spanish for "Saint Ramón") is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region; part of Greater Santiago. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, San Ramón spans an area of and has 94,906 inhabitants (46,596 men and 48,310 women), and the commune is an entirely urban area. The population fell by 5.9% (5,911 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. Stats *Average annual household income: US$23,878 ( PPP, 2006) *Population below poverty line: 16.7% (2006) *Regional quality of life index: 70.19, mid-low, 42 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.679, 170 out of 341 (2003) Administration As a commune, San Ramón is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2012-2016 alcalde is Miguel Ángel Aguilera Sanhueza ( PS). The communal council has the following members: * Mónica Aguilera Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Granja, Chile
La Granja (Spanish for "the farm") is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, La Granja spans an area of and has 132,520 inhabitants (64,750 men and 67,770 women), and the commune is an entirely urban area. The population fell by 0.6% (765 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. The 2006 projected population was 129,707. Stats *Average annual household income: US$24,662 ( PPP, 2006) *Population below poverty line: 14.2% (2006) *Regional quality of life index: 77.93, mid-high, 18 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.689, 158 out of 341 (2003) Administration As a commune, La Granja is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2012-2016 alcalde is Felipe Delpin Aguilar ( DC). The communal council has the following members: * Cristián Carmon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Florida, Chile
La Florida (, Spanish for "the flowery") is a suburban commune of Chile located in the South East of Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It is a residential area and its inhabitants are mostly members of a new middle to upper-middle class. It ranks number 12 out of 346 among Chilean communes in terms of Human Development Index. Its mayor is Rodolfo Carter (Chile Vamos). Demographics According to the 2017 census of the National Statistics Institute, La Florida spans an area of and has 382,701 inhabitants. 100% lived in urban areas and 52.1% were women. It currently has 402,433 inhabitants, which makes it the fourth most populous commune in Chile, after Puente Alto, Maipú and Santiago. Stats *Population below poverty line: 3.1% (2015) *Regional quality of life index: 80.21, high, 13 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.773, 12 out of 346 (2005) :es:Anexo:Comunas de Chile Administration As a commune, La Florida is a third-level administrative division of Chile admini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maipú, Chile
Maipú is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, integrated into the Greater Santiago conurbation. It was founded on February 16, 1821 and it is the place of the Battle of Maipú (April 5, 1818), where Chile's independence was consolidated. Inhabitants are mostly part of a middle class. According to the 2017 census, Maipú was the second largest commune in Chile, behind Puente Alto. Demographics According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Maipú spans an area of and has 479,911 inhabitants (233,000 men and 247,000 women). Of these, 476,552 (99.3%) lived in urban areas and 3,359 (0.7%) in rural areas. The population grew by 82.6% (211,840 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 census. ;Stats *Average annual household income: US$45,664 ( PPP, 2006) *Population below poverty line: 9.1% (2006) *Regional quality of life index: 76.67, mid-high, 21 out of 52 (2005) *Human Development Index: 0.782, 20 out of 341 (2003) Adm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerrillos, Chile
Cerrillos (English: Hillocks) is a commune of Chile located in a midtown area of Santiago and the southwest of the city — in the Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region — as a spot of the conurbation of Santiago. The commune was created in 1991 from a subdivision of Maipú. Administration As a commune, Cerrillos is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2012-2016 mayor is Arturo Aguirre Gacitúa ( PS), and the council has the following members: * Juan De Dios Jiménez Retamal ( RN) * Orfilia Castro Tobar ( PPD) * María Luisa Figueroa Garrido ( PS) * Cecilia Foncea Astudillo ( DC) * Felipe Martinez Calderón (IND) * Guillermo Reeves Iriarte ( RN) Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Cerillos is represented in the Chamber of Deputies as a part of the 20th electoral district (together with Estación Central and Maipú). The commune is represented in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
