Pirque


Pirque is a commune of Chile in Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region; it is located 2.8 kilometers southeast of Puente Alto and 21.3 kilometers south-southeast of the center of Santiago. It is situated at the base of the Cajón del Maipo, and is the home of the Concha y Toro wine company.

Demographics

According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, Pirque spans an area of and has 16,565 inhabitants. Of these, 9,651 lived in urban areas and 6,914 in rural areas. The population grew by 45.7% between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.

Statistics

  • Population: 20,518
  • Average annual household income: US$21,537
  • Population below poverty line: 9.1%

    Administration

As a commune, Pirque 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 2024-2028 alcalde is Jaime Escudero Ramos. The communal council has the following members:
Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Pirque is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Mr. Osvaldo Andrade and Mr. Leopoldo Pérez as part of the 29th electoral district,. The commune is represented in the Senate by Soledad Alvear Valenzuela and Ena Von Baer as part of the 8th senatorial constituency.