of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years. The 2016–2020 alcalde is Claudio Radonich (National Renewal). Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Punta Arenas is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Sandra Amar (UDI), Karim Bianchi (IND-PRSD) and Gabriel Boric (CS) as part of the 60th electoral district, which includes the entire Magallanes and Antartica Chilena Region. The commune is represented in the Senate by Carlos Bianchi Chelech (Ind.) and Carolina Goic B. (DC) as part of the 19th senatorial constituency (Magallanes Region). Transportation Carlos Ibáñez del Campo airport is located 20 kilometers from the city centre. Rental car services, duty-free shops and custom office services are available in the building (there is no duty-free shop in the terminal, despite the representations of tourist literature). Airlines serving the airport include LATAM Chile and Sky Airline, as well as charter flights. The civilian airport and the military airport make up the larger complex. The city has sea, land, and air connections. By road, a connection to other regions of Chile requires passing through Argentine territory. By sea, several cruises and ferries can take visitors to the city, although the costs are higher because they include stops at tourist sites along the route. Notable people Gabriel Boric (1986–), President of Chile (2022–) Sara Braun (1862–1955), businesswoman Marina Latorre (1925–), writer, journalist and gallerist Juan Marino Cabello (1920–2007), composer, writer, screenwriter, bandleader and lyricist Mateo Martinic, historian and writer Mariana Cox Méndez (1871–1914), writer, feminist Julio Milostich (1966–), actor Twin towns – sister cities Punta Arenas is twinned with: Bellingham, United States Harbin, China Río Gallegos, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina See also 1949 Tierra del Fuego earthquake Croatian Chilean Immigration to Chile Southernmost settlements Notes References External links portal de la ciudad Portal de la Ciudad Municipalidad de Punta Arenas La Prensa Austral Satellite picture by Google Maps Port cities in Chile Capitals of Chilean regions Communes of Chile Populated places established in 1848 Capitals of Chilean provinces Populated places in Magallanes Province Strait of Magellan Former penal colonies Populated places in the Strait of Magellan 1848 establishments in South America Brunswick Peninsula