Teodoro Schmidt is a Chilean town and commune located in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. Teodoro Schmidt spans a coastal area of 649.9 km2 (251 sq mi). The main settlements of the commune are Teodoro Schmidt, Hualpín and Barros Arana.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
197012,570
198213,179+0.40%
199215,028+1.32%
200215,504+0.31%
201715,045−0.20%
202415,639+0.55%
Source: . National Statistics Institute.

According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, Teodoro Schmidt had 15,504 inhabitants; of these, 6,244 (40.3%) lived in urban areas and 9,260 (59.7%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 8,136 men and 7,368 women.

Administration

As a commune, Teodoro Schmidt is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a communal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2016-2021 mayor is Alfredo Riquelme Arriagada.

Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Teodoro Schmidt belongs to the 51st electoral district and 15th senatorial constituency.

External links

  • (in Spanish)

See also