Quilicura
Quilicura ( ; ) is a commune of Chile located in capital Santiago. Founded in 1901, it was originally a satellite town on what were then the outskirts of the city of Santiago. In recent times, ongoing urban sprawl has quickly urbanized the area, transforming it from what was once prime agricultural land into an integrated part of the Santiago metropolitan area.
Key facts
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- Map of Quilicura commune in Greater Santiago
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- Map of Quilicura commune in Greater Santiago
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- Chile
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- yes
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- bottom
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- Location in Chile
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- Location in Chile
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- city
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- Country
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- Chile
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- Region
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- Santiago
Article
8 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Location
- Demographics
- Transport
- Administration
- Notable people
- References
- External links
Quilicura ( ; ) is a commune of Chile located in capital Santiago. Founded in 1901, it was originally a satellite town on what were then the outskirts of the city of Santiago. In recent times, ongoing urban sprawl has quickly urbanized the area, transforming it from what was once prime agricultural land into an integrated part of the Santiago metropolitan area.
thumb|City Hall thumb|Plaza de Quilicura thumb|left|Valle Lo Campino neighborhood. Cerro Renca is in the background.