Cartagena

The commune extends across 246 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 140 meters above the Pacific Ocean in central Chile.

During the 1600s, the region established itself as a primary wheat production center, supplying grain to Peru and Spain through its port facilities.

The area transformed into an intellectual center in 1870 when Chilean writers and thinkers constructed seasonal residences along the shoreline.

The municipal territory contains both urban sections housing 90 percent of inhabitants and rural zones where 10 percent of the population resides.

The governance structure incorporates direct election of council members and an alcalde who oversee local affairs for four-year administrative periods.

Location: San Antonio Province

Elevation above the sea: 140 m

Website: https://municipalidadcartagena.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.55000,-71.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58