Padre Hurtado, Chilean commune in Talagante Province, Chile
Padre Hurtado is a commune in Talagante Province within the Santiago Metropolitan Region, situated at approximately 406 meters elevation. The area combines both agricultural and residential zones, creating a mixed landscape that reflects its development from rural to suburban settlement.
The commune was established in 1891 as an independent municipal entity emerging from agricultural lands. As Greater Santiago expanded, it gradually transformed into a residential area within the metropolitan zone.
The population of 76,219 residents represents a combination of urban and rural communities, with 34,257 people residing in the central districts.
The location has good connections to neighboring communes like Maipú, Puente Alto, and San Bernardo, making it accessible from various points in the metropolitan area. Basic services and visitor information are available at the municipal office along Camino a Melipilla.
The territory connects three significant Chilean cities: Maipú at 8 kilometers distance, Puente Alto at 25 kilometers, and San Bernardo through its strategic location.
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