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La Cruz, Chile
Valparaíso · Chile
La Cruz is a small city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 17,310. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Cruz
La Cruz is a city and commune in Quillota Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,310 |
| Population Density | 423 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.8275°, -71.2263° |
| 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 Cruz
La Cruz is a small city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 17,310. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 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 Cruz
La Cruz 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 | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.8275°N, 71.2263°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 | 146 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 45 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 75 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 56 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 75 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 37 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 45 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 81 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 | 164 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 197 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 Cruz 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 Cruz
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Domingo Santa Cruz Wilson | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Los Capullitos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial De Lenguaje Antu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela particular Anny school | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje Pequeños Reyes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alonso Chacón | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Agrícola Obispo Rafael Lira Infante | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Leonardo Da Vinci | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bolonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Cruz
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Okey Valparaiso | 90s, pop | AAC 160 kbps | |
| Bio Bio Valparaíso | chile, news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Picados | — | MP3 | |
| | COBrOx.RADiO.fm | | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiana 95.7 (AR) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 🕷️ Radio Picados - Online - Música 24/7 | 80s, chile | AAC 128 kbps | |
| UCV Radio 103.5 | 90's, adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Picados Música 24/7 - Chile 🇨🇱 | 80s, 90s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ritoque | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carnaval Quillota | cumbia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Quillota 101.5 | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Cristiana fm 88.3 (AR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carnaval Viña del Mar | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chercan Radio | ambient, experimental | MP3 | |
| radiorara | ambient, chile | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universidad Católica de Valparaíso | news, university radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Naval | pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Europa Beat | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ritoque FM | classic rock, pop rock popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UCV Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunrise Dance | dance, electronic dance music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunrise Lounge | jazz, lounge music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio La Calera 105.5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Carnaval 104.5 FM | — | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in La Cruz
| 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 Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Caleu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Hijuelas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Paul Harris | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Olmué | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Los Monitos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporio Doña Angela | |||||
| Emporio Doña Rosa | |||||
| Espacio Baquedano | |||||
| Expo Emprendedores Quilpué | |||||
| Feria Aconcagua | |||||
| Feria agrícola de Quillota | |||||
| Feria Agrícola Los Pinos | |||||
| Feria de Artesanías | |||||
| Feria de las Pulgas Limache | |||||
| Feria de Peñablanca | |||||
| Feria El Belloto | |||||
| Feria El Belloto | |||||
| Feria Esmeralda | |||||
| Feria Modelo de Quilpué | |||||
| Feria Particular El Belloto | |||||
| Feria Sargento Aldea | |||||
| Feria Serrano | |||||
| Gran Feria Teniente Serrano | |||||
| La Comarca | |||||
| Mercado de los Brujos | |||||
| Mercado de Villa Alemana | |||||
| Mercado Portales | |||||
| Nueva Feria La Calera | |||||
| Persa Marga Marga | |||||
| Sociedad Sol Naciente S.A. |
Hotels in La Cruz
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Cruz
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Cruz
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Cruz
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Cruz
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Cruz
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Cruz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Cruz
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería del Brujo | ||||
| Cervecería Pájaro Mono |
Stadiums & Teams in La Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Cruz
33 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 Bosque 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 |
| Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Víctor Lafón Airport | SSD | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Cruz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Cruz
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de la Santa Cruz |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Cruz?
La Cruz has a population of 17,310 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Cruz?
La Cruz 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.