La Cisterna

La Cisterna (Spanish pronunciation: [la sisˈteɾna], Spanish for "the cistern") is a commune of Chile and census-designated city located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 30 May 1925. It is part of Greater Santiago.

La Cisterna
City and Commune
La Cisterna at dusk
La Cisterna
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°32′06″S 70°39′51″W
CountryChile
RegionSantiago Metro.
ProvinceSantiago
Founded30 May 1925
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeSantiago Rebolledo Pizarro (PPD)
Area
  Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)
  Total85,118
  Density8,500/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
  Urban
85,118
  Rural
0
Sex
  Men40,651
  Women44,467
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of La Cisterna
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