Recoleta | |
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![]() View of Recoleta from the San Cristóbal Hill. | |
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Coordinates (city): 33°24.5′S 70°38′W / 33.4083°S 70.633°W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Santiago Metro. |
Province | Santiago |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Daniel Jadue (PC) |
Area | |
• Total | 16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
Population (2002 Census)[3] | |
• Total | 148,220 |
• Density | 9,100/km2 (24,000/sq mi) |
• Urban | 148,220 |
• Rural | 0 |
Sex | |
• Men | 72,314 |
• Women | 75,906 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[4]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[5]) |
Area code | 56 + |
Website | Municipality of Recoleta |
Recoleta is a commune of Chile located in the north of Santiago Province. It belongs to the Santiago Metropolitan Region which is the capital and seat of the executive branch. It is south of Huechuraba, east of Independencia and Conchalí, west of Providencia and Vitacura, and north of Santiago. The Mapocho River and the San Cristóbal Hill form the natural boundary on the south and east sides, respectively, of Recoleta.