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Andacollo, Chile

Coquimbo Region · Chile

Andacollo is a small city in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 11,093. Elevation: 3,340 ft (1,018 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,093 Population 44/sq mi density
3,340 ft Elevation 1,018 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
3.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Andacollo

Andacollo

Andacollo is a city and commune in the Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile. It is one of Chile's oldest and best known pilgrimage centers with Our Lady of Andacollo attracting thousands of devotees and tourists each year.

People

Population11,093
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain3.6 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Population11,093
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Coordinates-30.2345°, -71.0853°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceCoquimbo Region
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation3.6 inches (92 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Andacollo

Andacollo is a small city in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 11,093. The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet (1,018 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Andacollo

Andacollo has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 36 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.3° 2.5
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27.6° 1.0
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 13.2° / 26.7° 2.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.5° / 26.7° 1.2
May 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 26° 3.1
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 6.9° / 25.3° 12.5
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 6.4° / 24.9° 5.6
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 7.1° / 25.3° 0.9
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 7.6° / 25.9° 0.4
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 8.6° / 26.4° 1.0
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 10.9° / 26.8° 5.4
Dec 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 27.4° 0.8
Andacollo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Chile avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area249.5 sq mi (646.1 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-30.2345°N, 71.0853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.6"
90% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 79 km
Jul 6, 1997 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.8 78 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 67 km
Jan 20, 2019 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.7 36 km
Sep 3, 1998 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 106 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 89 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 42 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 64 km
Nov 28, 1992 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 150 km
Sep 17, 2015 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 144 km
Jun 14, 2019 72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile M6.4 98 km
Sep 17, 2015 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.4 111 km
Apr 1, 2002 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile M6.4 69 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 61 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 38 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 81 km
Nov 3, 1997 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 58 km
Jul 25, 1997 69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 83 km
Mar 9, 1997 13 km NE of La Serena, Chile M6.2 47 km
Apr 10, 2018 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1849 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m - 42 km
1869 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m - 40 km
1955 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 92 km
1943 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 11 105 km
2015 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m - 120 km
2019 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in

Andacollo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Andacollo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Luis Amenabar Ossa - - - -
Escuela San Lorenzo - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora Del Rosario - - - -
Escuela José Bernardo Suárez - - - -
Liceo Pedro Regalado Videla Órdenes - - - -
Escuela Luis Cruz Martinez - - - -
Escuela Patricio Lynch - - - -
Colegio Parroquial de Andacollo - - - -
Escuela Doctor José Luis Arrano - - - -
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Radio Stations near Andacollo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Oyeme música, noticias MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vale FM CHILE adult contemporary, clasic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Guayacán - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Iglesia Cristiana La Serena - MP3 192 kbps
Radio El Faro (AR) radio cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Andacollo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sala Museográfica Yahuín

Libraries in Andacollo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Maitencillos Profesora Señora María Estela Díaz0.0

Hotels in Andacollo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kullu Kuri

Gas Stations in Andacollo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec

Banks in Andacollo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank

Gyms in Andacollo

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #7735753025

Stadiums & Teams in Andacollo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Andacollo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Florida AirportLSCMedium Airport
El Tuqui AirportOVLSmall Airport
Estancia Los Loros Airport-Small Airport
Fray Jorge Airport-Small Airport
Huancara Airport-Small Airport
Huayanay Airport-Small Airport
Las Tacas Airport-Small Airport
Los Tricahues Airport-Small Airport
Santa Adriana Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Tabalí Airport-Small Airport
Tabalí Bajo Airport-Small Airport
Tambillos AirportCOWSmall Airport
Tongoy Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Andacollo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress

Churches & Religious Organizations in Andacollo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Andacollo
Capilla de Andacollo
Capilla de San Antonio Maitencillo
Ermita San Antonio
Santuario Nuestra Señora de Andacollo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
1,017 m (3,337 ft)
Area
310.3 km² (119.8 mi²)
Postal Code
1750000
Website
andacollo.cl

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Andacollo

What is the population of Andacollo?

Andacollo has a population of 11,093 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 249.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Andacollo?

Andacollo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.6 inches.

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