Ñuñoa ( Spanish pronunciation: [ɲuˈɲo.a] ; from Mapudungun Ñuñohue , "place of yellow flowers") is a commune located in the northeastern sector of Santiago , the capital of Chile . Bordered by Providencia to the north and west, Macul to the south, and Peñalolén and La Reina to the east, it has an area of 16.9 km². As of the 2017 census, its population stood at 208,237. Ñuñoa has a high human development index . A Santiago Metro Line was introduced in 2019.
22-428: Over the years, Ñuñoa has become increasingly desirable for young urban professionals due to its appealing qualities and convenient location. This has resulted in a significant population increase, with the number of inhabitants growing from 163,511 in 2002 to 208,237 in 2017, representing a 27.3% increase over fifteen years. The majority of the population belongs to the medium and upper-middle socioeconomic groups. However,
44-464: A population explosion in the south of the city, especially the communes of La Florida, Chile and Puente Alto , and the plans for Line 3 were postponed again in favour of Line 5 , Line 4 and Line 4A in the south. Despite this, there are pockets of Line 3 works hidden around Santiago, such as the Ghost Station under Puente Cal y Canto station , located to the east of the line 2 side of
66-435: A total project cost of US$ 378 million. Its distinctive color on the network line map is chocolate brown . Line 3 was initially planned for construction after Lines 1 and 2 but the 1985 Algarrobo earthquake near Santiago meant work on the new line had to be postponed so that the resources could be used to rebuild the damage caused by the earthquake. In the 1990s, Santiago's transportation needs changed dramatically with
88-667: Is located about 12 km from Santiago's international airport and is served by the Américo Vespucio Norte Highway as well as the Pan-American Highway . RED public buses connect Quilicura to the centre of Santiago and run frequently in each direction. The first phase of the Santiago Metro Line 3 connecting the commune with the rest of the network was completed on 22 January 2019, with phase 2 being completed in 2023. Currently,
110-522: Is now quickly urbanizing from what was recently prime agricultural land. The origin of the name Quilicura is from the Mapuche language Mapudungun and comes from the words kila meaning three and kura meaning stone. The "Three Stones" are three hills which separate the area and formed the border with Renca . Quilicura is located in Santiago Province , Santiago Metropolitan Region , at
132-619: The Chamber of Deputies by Gonzalo Winter (FA), Lorena Fries (FA), Emilia Schneider (FA), Alejandra Placencia (PCCh), Helia Molina (PPD), Jorge Alessandri Vergara ( UDI ), María Luisa Cordero (Ind./ RN ), and Johannes Kaiser (Ind.) for the period 2022-2026. As part of the 7th senatorial constituency (Metropolitan Region), Ñuñoa is represented in the Senate by Rojo Edwards ( PSC ), Luciano Cruz-Coke ( EVOP ), Manuel José Ossandón ( RN ), Fabiola Campillai (Ind.), and Claudia Pascual (PCCh) for
154-402: The 1992 and 2002 censuses. According to the 2012 census preliminary data Quilicura is now home to 203,946 residents. In 2005 the regional quality of life index was rated at a medium level of 72.53 or 34 out of 52. In 2003 Quilicura's Human Development Index was recorded as 0.782 or 19 out of 341. In 2011 the average annual household per capita income was rated at US$ 39,302 ( PPP ). For
176-702: The Military Hospital. This will provide access to the hospital itself, to Eulogio Sánchez Airport (better known as Tobalaba Airfield), and to the commune of La Reina , and close to Peñalolén . Line 3 connects with all Santiago Metro lines except for Line 4A . It connects with Line 1 at Universidad de Chile station , with Line 2 and the future Line 7 at Puente Cal y Canto station , with Line 4 at Plaza Egaña station and with Line 5 at Plaza de Armas station and Irarrázaval station . It also connects with Line 6 at Ñuñoa station once Line 3. Three more stations are scheduled to be open in 2023, in
198-432: The acquisition of older homes by developers and the construction of multi-dwelling units have faced criticism from long-time residents. The commune of Ñuñoa is well-known for its bustling public services, private businesses, and comprehensive public transportation system that serves all areas of the municipality. The main hub of business activity can be found along Irarrázaval Avenue, a 6-kilometer thoroughfare that traverses
220-414: The closest metro station to Quilicura is Los Libertadores which is the northern terminus of the line 3. As a commune, Quilicura is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council , headed by a mayor who is directly-elected every four years. The 2021-2024 mayor is Paulina Bobadilla Navarrete ( Ind. / Comunes ). The communal council has the following members: Within
242-513: The commune has managed to maintain its character as a predominantly residential and peaceful area. Per the 2017 census of the National Statistics Institute , Ñuñoa spans an area 16.9 km (7 sq mi) in size and has 208,237 residents (95,409 male and 112,828 female), and the commune is a wholly urban area . The population grew by 27.35% (44,726 residents) from the 2002 to the 2017 censuses. The 2024 population
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#1732801710464264-661: The commune of Quilicura on the north; however, the expansion to Hospital Militar in La Reina was again dismissed. On January 22, the president Piñera announced that the Hospital Militar station will be constructed after the Lines 7 , 8 and 9 , are completed in 2028. Line 3 complies with high security and passenger comfort standards. The new security measures include cameras inside the trains, an overhead (catenary) electric transmission line, auto-drive, doors located on
286-477: The entire commune from east to west. This avenue is conveniently supported by Line 3 of the Santiago Metro . In terms of landmarks, Ñuñoa is home to several notable sites. It is the location of Santiago's only mosque and is also home to Chile's largest sports complex and national stadium, Estadio Nacional . Additionally, Ñuñoa features two bohemian neighborhoods: Plaza Ñuñoa and Barrio Italia , with
308-427: The far southeast and mid-southwest respectively) further put its construction on hold, until in the early 2010s construction started. The first phase of the project includes 18 stations, which were completed and opened to the public on 22 January 2019 at a cost of US$ 1.79 billion. The second phase, composed of a three-station extension towards the main square of Quilicura, which was inaugurated on September 25, 2023 with
330-442: The following Santiago communes from north to east: Line 3 stations, from west to east, are: Quilicura Quilicura ( / k ɪ l i ˈ k ʊər ə / KIL -i- KOOR -ə ; Spanish pronunciation: [kiliˈkuɾa] ) is a commune of Chile located in capital Santiago . Founded in 1901, it was originally a satellite city on what were then the outskirts of the city of Santiago, but as urban sprawl has set in it
352-552: The latter being shared with the Providencia commune. According to the 2021 Urban Life Quality Index (ICVU), Ñuñoa is considered the fourth best commune to live in within the region and the country as a whole. This recognition highlights the favorable living conditions and amenities available in the area. As the oldest municipality in the traditional east end of Santiago, Ñuñoa offers a wide range of amenities, including subways, banks, and shopping areas. Despite these conveniences,
374-645: The northwestern edge of Chile's capital Santiago. It borders Renca to the south (naturally separated by Renca Hill ), Pudahuel to the west, Huechuraba and Conchalí to the east, and Lampa and Colina to the north. There is little green space in comparison to wealthier neighborhoods in the city because Quilicura is still an industrial area. According to the 2002 census, Quilicura spans an area of 57.5 km (22 sq mi) and has 126,518 inhabitants (62,421 men and 64,097 women). Of these, 125,999 (99.6%) lived in urban areas and 519 (0.4%) in rural areas . The population grew by 207.7% (85,397 persons) between
396-551: The period 2022-2030. Private schools: Public schools: Santiago Metro Line 3 Line 3 is a rapid transit line of the Santiago Metro . Traveling from La Reina in the east towards the center , and Quilicura in the North, Line 3 was originally intended to open in the late 1980s, but the 1985 Algarrobo Earthquake hampered its construction, and a subsequent urban explosion in Puente Alto and Maipú (in
418-501: The platform, air conditioning in the trains and connections with suburban trains. Although Line 3 did not suffer any damage in the October 2019 protests (with the exception of Cardenal Caro, which suffered minor damage), Line 3 was nonetheless closed on the weekend of October 18, 2019, due to security issues. Service on Line 3 was partially resumed on October 23, with full service to all stations being established in 2020. Line 3 serves
440-639: The station, where works were carried out for years. In 2010, another new line was announced, Line 6 , which once again saw the construction of Line 3 pushed back. Criticism of this delay led finally to the announcement of a new Line 3 construction project by the Chilean government on October 5, 2010. An initial length of track and 18 stations were announced in July 2011, with an extension of 1.7 km (1.1 mi) announced in May 2012, connecting to an extra station at
462-475: The year 2017; according to the results of the 2017 census delivered by the National Institute of Statistics, the population of the commune increased to a total of 210 410 inhabitants, of which 103 456 (49%) correspond to men, while 106 954 (51%) correspond to women; therefore, its masculinity index is 96,7. In recent years, Quilicura has become the home of a large Haitian community . Quilicura
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#1732801710464484-432: Was projected to be 266,906. As a commune, Ñuñoa is a third-level administrative division of Chile run by a municipal council headed by a mayor elected to a four-year term of office. The mayor's position is currently vacant. The communal council for 2021-2024 has the following members: Ñuñoa, Providencia , Santiago , Macul , La Granja , and San Joaquín make up the 10th electoral district, currently represented in
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