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La Calera, Chile
Valparaíso · Chile
La Calera is a mid-size city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 50,221. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Calera
La Calera is a city and commune in the Quillota Province of central Chile's fifth region of Valparaíso.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,221 |
| Population Density | 1,061 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7868°, -71.1980° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Valparaíso |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.8 inches (400 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Calera
La Calera is a mid-size city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 50,221. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in La Calera
La Calera has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 379 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.7868°N, 71.1980°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 142 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 43 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 79 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 61 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 79 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 32 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 43 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 149 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 165 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
La Calera has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Calera
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Teresa Brown de Ariztia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Municipal Irma Sapiain | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Caracolito | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Lucero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fundadores de La Calera | — | — | — | — |
| Apumanque School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial F 230 Jesus De Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Parroquial San Nicolás | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Gabriel de la Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Luis Laborda | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Industrial A-16 Óscar Corona Barahona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Palestina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Villa La Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adriana Riquelme Núñez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Gabriel De La Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Saint Mary School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fundadores de La Calera | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Integral Rayen | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio John Crane | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Ave María | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Becarb | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Monte Carmelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mónica Hurtado Edwards | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Rabuco | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de estudios Bordemar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Manantial | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Valle de Arauco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Saulo de Tarso | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Especial Armonía | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Integral Educacional Nuestra Sra del Encuentro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio De Lenguaje Ayelen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Acacias | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pedro de Valdivia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Peña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San José | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Josefina Huici | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Calera
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Okey Valparaiso | 90s, pop | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Bio Bio Valparaíso | chile, news | AAC+ | |
| Carnaval Aconcagua | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Picados | — | MP3 | |
| | COBrOx.RADiO.fm | | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM de los Recuerdos | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 🕷️ Radio Picados - Online - Música 24/7 | 80s, chile | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Picados Música 24/7 - Chile 🇨🇱 | 80s, 90s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiana 95.7 (AR) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| UCV Radio 103.5 | 90's, adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carnaval Viña del Mar | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Contemporánea | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Carnaval Quillota | cumbia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Quillota 101.5 | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiana fm 88.3 (AR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ritoque | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chercan Radio | ambient, experimental | MP3 | |
| radiorara | ambient, chile | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Europa Beat | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universidad Católica de Valparaíso | news, university radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UCV Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Naval | pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ritoque FM | classic rock, pop rock popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Calera 105.5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunrise Dance | dance, electronic dance music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunrise Lounge | jazz, lounge music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Carnaval 104.5 FM | — | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in La Calera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo de Lord Cochrane | ||||
| Casa Patrimonial Eastman | ||||
| Complejo Cultural Museo Interactivo | ||||
| Museo de Aeromodelismo Juan Francisco Corral Guzmán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Puchuncaví | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Melinka-Puchuncaví | ||||
| Museo Histórico Arqueológico de Quillota | ||||
| Museo Histórico Palmira Romano |
Libraries in La Calera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Caleu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Hijuelas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Olmué | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Nº 87 Salvador González Ferruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Los Monitos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Calera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporio Doña Angela | |||||
| Emporio Doña Rosa | |||||
| Feria Aconcagua | |||||
| Feria agrícola de Quillota | |||||
| Feria de las Pulgas Limache | |||||
| Feria Libre de Catemu | |||||
| Feria Sargento Aldea | |||||
| Feria Serrano | |||||
| Mercado de los Brujos | |||||
| Nueva Feria La Calera |
Hotels in La Calera
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Calera
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Calera
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Calera
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Calera
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Calera
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Calera
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in La Calera
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Calera
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Calera
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Calera
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Calera
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Calera
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Calera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería del Brujo | ||||
| Cervecería Pájaro Mono |
Stadiums & Teams in La Calera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Calera
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | Large Airport |
| Viña del Mar Airport | KNA | Medium Airport |
| Alberto Santos Dumont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Viejas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catapilco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chicureo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Curacaví Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Diego Portales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Boco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rosario Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Sobrante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tapihue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eulogio Sánchez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo Loma Larga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Lipangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Viña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lipangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Vitacura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Olmué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peldehue Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pichidangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quintero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rodelillo Airport | VAP | Small Airport |
| San Gerónimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | LOB | Small Airport |
| Santa Rita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Víctor Lafón Airport | SSD | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Calera
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Calera
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Corporación Evangélica "Pentecostal Filadelfia" | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| iglesia de jesus | |
| Iglesia Jesús El Amor Eterno | |
| Iglesia San José de La Calera | |
| Lus De Las Naciones | |
| Parroquia Santo Nombre de Jesus | |
| Primera Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near La Calera
7 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Caquisito
- • Cerro La Calera
- • Cerro La Cruz
- • Cerro La Melonita
- • Cerro Mayaca
- • Cerro La Calera
- • Mirador Seña
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Public Holidays in Chile
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Calera
What is the population of La Calera?
La Calera has a population of 50,221 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 1,061 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Calera?
La Calera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.