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Cartagena, Chile
Valparaíso · Chile
Cartagena is a small city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 17,978. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cartagena
San Antonio is a Chilean port city, commune, and the capital of the San Antonio Province in the Valparaíso Region. It has become the main freight port in Chile, surpassing Valparaíso in the 21st century. San Antonio is also the hub of the fishing area that stretches along the Chilean coast from Rocas de Santo Domingo to Cartagena.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,978 |
| Population Density | 147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.5538°, -71.6076° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Valparaíso |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.9 inches (430 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartagena
Cartagena is a small city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 17,978. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Cartagena
Cartagena has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.7°C), the coldest is Aug (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 122.4 sq mi (317.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.5538°N, 71.6076°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 118 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 72 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 48 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 72 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 123 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 71 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 161 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 169 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 177 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 182 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cartagena
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Pedro Aguirre Cerda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Peumayén Cartagena | — | — | — | — |
| Corporación Educacional Newen | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Eugenia Subercaseaux | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eduardo Fernández de Asturias | — | — | — | — |
| Lions' School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Padre André Coindre | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Villa Cartago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Las Cruces | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nadiel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Nueva Calafquén | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Vicente Huidobro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje y Jardín Infantil El Canelo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular de Cartagena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Vida Nueva Elim | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Adultos Alicia Monckeberg | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Nacarel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lo Zárate | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carmen Romero Aguirre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cartagena
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Okey Valparaiso | 90s, pop | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Bio Bio Valparaíso | chile, news | AAC+ | |
| Carnaval San Antonio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Del Maipo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stella Maris | catholic radio, catholic talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| RADIO UVM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Estacion del Poder | — | MP3 | |
| Universidad Católica de Valparaíso | news, university radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cartagena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Isla Negra | ||||
| Casa Museo Vicente Huidobro | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Casablanca | ||||
| Museo Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Artes Decorativas Villa Lucía | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico de Algarrobo | ||||
| Sitio Histórico ex Centro de Detención y Tortura Las Cabañas |
Libraries in Cartagena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Alejandro Galaz Jiménez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cartagena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleta de San Antonio | |||||
| El Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Persa de Cartagena | |||||
| Parcela San Pedro | |||||
| Terminal Hortifrutícula San Antonio |
Hotels in Cartagena
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cartagena
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cartagena
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cartagena
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cartagena
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cartagena
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cartagena
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cartagena
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cartagena
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cartagena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cartagena
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar Airport | KNA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Santos Dumont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa del Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Curacaví Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Aliro Garcia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Alba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Boco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Corte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rosario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tapihue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo Loma Larga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Lipangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Enrique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Oriente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Litueche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cuatro Diablos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marina de Rapel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Melipilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mónaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Olmué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panilonco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rapelhuapi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rodelillo Airport | VAP | Small Airport |
| San Gerónimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Topocalma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viña Tarapacá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cartagena
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cartagena
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Hipona (Monasterio Agustinos) | |
| Casa Las Cruces (Agustinos) | |
| Compañia de las hijas de la Caridad de San Vicente de Paul | |
| Convento Agustino | |
| Iglesia de la Virgen Medianera | |
| Iglesia de Lo Abarca | |
| Parroquia La Asunción de Las Cruces | |
| Parroquia Playas Blancas | |
| Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Santuario San Sebastián |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cartagena
What is the population of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of 17,978 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 122.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartagena?
Cartagena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.