La Ligua is a city and commune that is the capital of Petorca Province in the Valparaíso Region. It is known for its textile manufacturing and traditional Chilean pastries.

Demographics

According to data from the 2002 Census of Population and Housing, La Ligua had 31,987 inhabitants; of these, 24,214 (75.7%) lived in urban areas and 7,773 (24.3%) in rural areas. At that time, there were 16,079 men and 15,908 women.

Administration

As a commune, La Ligua is a third-level administrative division of Chile which is run by a communal council, and headed by a mayor who is directly elected every four years. The 2008–2012 mayor was Rodrigo Sánchez Villalobos. The communal council had the following members: Within the electoral divisions of Chile, La Ligua belongs to the 10th electoral district and 5th senatorial constituency.