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As a commune, Chillán 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 2008-2020 alcalde is Sergio Zarzar Andonie (ILE).
Chillán is home to the Chile Adventist University and serves as a transportation hub on the Pan-American Highway and the main north-south railroad line. Pop. (2002) 165,528; (2017) municipality, 184,739.
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Chillán is the capital city of Ñuble Region, Diguillín Province, Chile, located about 400 km (249 mi) south of the country's capital, Santiago, near the center of the country. It has been the capital of the new Ñuble Region since 6 September 2015.
As a commune, Chillán 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 2008-2020 alcalde is Sergio Zarzar Andonie (ILE).
Municipality of Chillán. Chillán is a city and commune of the central south of Chile. It has a population of 161.953 people (2002 census). the city was founded in 1580 as San Bartolomé de Chillán. It is the capital of the Ñuble Region.
Jan 11, 2024 · Chillán is the capital of the Ñuble Region, which was established in 2018 as a result of the administrative division of the Bío Bío Region. The municipality is responsible for providing essential services, infrastructure development, and cultural programs, ensuring the well-being of its residents.
Chillán is the capital of the Region of Ñuble in Southern Chile, and a popular destination for skiing and hot spring bathing in the nearby Andes Mountains.
