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El Monte, Chile
Santiago Metropolitan · Chile
El Monte is a small city in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile with a population of 26,459. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Monte
El Monte är en ort i Chile. Den ligger i provinsen Provincia de Talagante och regionen Región Metropolitana de Santiago, i den mellersta delen av landet, 40 km sydväst om huvudstaden Santiago de Chile. El Monte ligger 300 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 090.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,459 |
| Population Density | 523 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.6797°, -70.9848° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Santiago Metropolitan |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Monte
El Monte is a small city in Chile (Santiago Metropolitan) with a population of 26,459. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in El Monte
El Monte has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 140 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 50.6 sq mi (131.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6797°N, 70.9848°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 | 140 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 121 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 91 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 121 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 133 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 102 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 114 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 119 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 139 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 176 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
El Monte has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Monte
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Waldorf El Monte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Honduras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Javiera Carrera Verdugo | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Polivalente de Formación MilitarGeneral José Miguel Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Las Parcelas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional de Adultos del Monte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de lenguaje San Lucas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Los Robles | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Nacional de Bomberos de Chile | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica República del Ecuador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Emelina Urrutia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Divina Providencia | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Polivalente Luis Humberto Acosta Gay | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Waldorf Monteluz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Tonki Tonki Ton | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Schulhaus Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Comunica | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Blumenthal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Particular El Monte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chiñigue El Cristo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Remanso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica San Antonio de Naltagua | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.I.A. Profesor Héctor Duarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Montealto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial El Monte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Antukuyen de El Monte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Comunica | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Monte
42 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.9 Play FM | hits, pop | AAC 125 kbps | |
| Pudahuel | contemporary, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop | pop, rock | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Corazon | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bio Bio | — | MP3 | |
| RADIO CAROLINA cl | alternative rock, pop rock | AAC | |
| Imagina | hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Concierto | contemporary, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Agricultura | adult contemporary, news talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Chile | américa, chile | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Recuerdos | pop music, recuerdos | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Portales 1180 AM | generalist, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Los 40 Principales Chile | hits, latin pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Clave 92.9FM | 80s, hits | AAC 4448 kbps | |
| 13c Radio | — | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Duna | business news, classic rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Bonita | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LaRetro | poprock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pirinola | kids, musica infantil | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUIDOS FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockaxis Radio | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC 112 kbps | |
| Beethoven - Santiago FM | classical music | AAC+ | |
| Estación Mix (AR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ocurrente, Ocurrente Como Tú | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fanatica INDIE | alternative rock, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Crucero | 70 80 hits, adult hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Isla Negra Upbeat | indie, non-commercial | AAC 128 kbps | |
| La Más Kaliente | tropical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Super45.fm | alternative / indie, experimental electronic music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tele13 Radio 103.3 | local news, news talk music | AAC 131 kbps | |
| Alta Fidelidad Radio | — | MP3 112 kbps | |
| María | catholic, christian | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Fanatica DANCE | dance, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Silens Clamor | brit pop, dark | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isla Negra Slowbeat | indie, non-commercial | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Fanatica CHILL | bossa nova, chill | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fanatica POP | pop, top40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ESTACION DEL PODER | musica popular | MP3 | |
| radio orocoipo | other | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ACTIVA 92.5° | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Retro Online | 80s, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 13c 102.1 FM | 2000s, 80s | AAC 125 kbps |
Museums in El Monte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Los Hermanos Carrera | ||||
| Museo de Talagante | ||||
| Museo del Agua SMAPA | ||||
| Museo del Carmen | ||||
| Museo del Libro José Santos González Vera | ||||
| Museo del Vino, Viña Tarapacá | ||||
| Museo Parroquial de Isla de Maipo | ||||
| Museo Patrimonial Contemporáneo San Francisco del Monte | ||||
| Museo Patrimonial Pudahuel | ||||
| Museo Vivo de la Biodiversidad |
Libraries in El Monte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunitaria Rinconada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Maipú | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Pudahuel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Talagante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Isla de Maipo | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Peñaflor | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Monte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espacio comunal | |||||
| Feria Centenario | |||||
| Feria de Paine | |||||
| Feria El Anillo | |||||
| Feria Lumen | |||||
| Mercado de Maipú | |||||
| Pueblito de Tango | |||||
| Pueblito de Tango |
Restaurants in El Monte
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Monte
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Monte
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Monte
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in El Monte
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Monte
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in El Monte
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Monte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near El Monte
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Ski Chapa Verde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near El Monte
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | Large Airport |
| La Independencia Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Viña del Mar Airport | KNA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Santos Dumont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Almahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chicureo 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 Bosque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Corte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Principal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rosario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tapihue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estero Seco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eulogio Sánchez 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 |
| La Laguna Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Oriente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lipangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Litueche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cuatro Diablos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gomeros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Paltos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marina de Rapel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Melipilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Vitacura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Olmué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paredes Viejas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peldehue Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Peumo 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 |
| Verfrut Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viña Tarapacá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Monte
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Calera de Tango |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Monte
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia El Paico | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de El Monte | |
| La Santísima Trinidad | |
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of El Monte?
El Monte has a population of 26,459 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 523 people per square mile, spread across 50.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Monte?
El Monte 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 54°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.