Pudahuel

For the airport known as Pudahuel, see Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Pudahuel
Commune
Panoramic view of Pudahuel
Flag
Coat of arms
Map of Pudahuel commune within Greater Santiago
Pudahuel
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°27′S 70°46′W / 33.450°S 70.767°W / -33.450; -70.767
CountryChile
RegionSantiago Metro.
ProvinceSantiago Province
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeÍtalo Bravo Lizana (PI)
Area
 • Total
197.4 km2 (76.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 Census)
 • Total
240,819
 • Density1,220/km2 (3,160/sq mi)
Sex
 • Men112,412
 • Women117,881
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of Pudahuel

Pudahuel (Spanish pronunciation: [puðaˈwel], Mapudungun "place of pools/water" or "place where seagulls gather") is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is located in Pudahuel.

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