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Los Andes, Chile

Valparaíso · Chile

Los Andes is a mid-size city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 63,009. Elevation: 2,733 ft (833 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

63,009 Population 13,265/sq mi density
2,733 ft Elevation 833 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Los Andes

Los Andes, founded on July 31, 1791 as Santa Rosa de Los Andes, is a Chilean city and commune located in the province of the same name, in Valparaíso Region. It lies on the route between Santiago and Chile's primary border crossing with Argentina by way of the summit of the Uspallata Pass in the Andes mountain range.

People

Population63,009
Density13,265/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Population63,009
Population Density13,265 / sq mi
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Coordinates-32.8337°, -70.5983°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceValparaíso
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Andes

Los Andes is a mid-size city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 63,009. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet (833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Los Andes

Los Andes has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.9°C), the coldest is Jun (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.9°C / 70°F 10.2° / 33° 15.5
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 9.9° / 33.3° 10.3
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 9.2° / 32° 8.3
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 4.2° / 29.6° 4.1
May 12.3°C / 54°F -0.1° / 26.3° 7.9
Jun 9°C / 48°F -2.8° / 23.6° 32.5
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F -1.7° / 24.2° 15.2
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F -1.9° / 26.3° 7.8
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 0.2° / 27.3° 7.1
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 1.8° / 29.1° 5.6
Nov 18.1°C / 64°F 5.4° / 30.7° 6.1
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 8.4° / 32.6° 4.3
Los Andes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Chile avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density13,265/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8337°N, 70.5983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 24, 2017 40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.9 138 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 75 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 143 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 80 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 87 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 125 km
Sep 19, 2015 79 km W of La Ligua, Chile M6.2 148 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 132 km
Sep 9, 1996 47 km SW of Illapel, Chile M6.0 138 km
Feb 27, 2010 40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 136 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 137 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 135 km
Mar 15, 2001 28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.0 101 km
Mar 4, 2010 50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.0 149 km
Apr 28, 2017 37 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.9 135 km
Sep 17, 2015 13 km NNW of Viña del Mar, Chile M5.9 95 km
Sep 14, 2011 40 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 113 km
Apr 28, 2017 18 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile M5.8 117 km
Oct 11, 1994 44 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M5.8 114 km
Mar 3, 2010 28 km WNW of Cartagena, Chile M5.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 92 km
1822 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.6 m 72 132 km
1985 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 180 109 km
1906 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 4,000 132 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 67 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 92 km
2017 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 99 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 125 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 164 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
August 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Los Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Los Andes

Institution Type Founded Website
AIEP San Felipe College - ,
Centro de Formación Técnica de la Región de Valparaíso Sede Los Andes College - ,
Centro de Formación Técnica Laplace College - ,
Universidad de Aconcagua University - ,
Universidad de Aconcagua University - ,
Universidad de Playa Ancha University - ,
Universidad de Valparaíso University - ,

Schools in Los Andes

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Ignacio Carrera Pinto - - - -
Liceo Politécnico América - - - -
Escuela Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Colegio San José de Los Andes - - - -
Escuela Valle Andino - - - -
Escuela General Jose Miguel Carrera - - - -
Liceo Maximiliano Salas Marchan - - - -
Liceo Técnico Amancay - - - -
CEIA Doctor Osvaldo Rojas González - - - -
Liceo República Argentina - - - -
Escuela Victor Koerner - - - -
Instituto Chacabuco - - - -
Escuela España - - - -
Escuela Particular Jean Piaget - - - -
Sun Valley College - - - -
Liceo Comercial de Los Andes - - - -
Escuela John Kennedy - - - -
Liceo Santa Clara - - - -
Colegio Particular Claudio Gay - - - -
Escuela Ferroviaria - - - -
Escuela Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Jardín Infantil Remolino - - - -
Colegio Alta Cumbre Los Andes - - - -
Liceo República Argentina - - - -
Colegio Piaget - - - -
Escuela El Sauce - - - -
Escuela Humberto Casarino - - - -
Colegio Alcazar - - - -
Escuela Metodista del Niño - - - -
Colegio María Montessori - - - -
Colegio Brega College - - - -
Cambridge College - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje Makiato - - - -
Colegio María Auxiliadora - - - -
Escuela Especial Mundo Color - - - -
Liceo Mixto Los Andes - - - -
Escuela Parv Estrellitas De Belen - - - -
Escuela de Trastornos de La Comunicación Y Lenguaje Las Violetas - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje Celan Paicaví - - - -
Escuela Especial Talitakum - - - -
Colegio Particular Andes Chile - - - -
Escuela De Lenguaje Mis Violetas - - - -
Liceo Los Andes - - - -
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Radio Stations near Los Andes

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Carnaval Aconcagua - MP3 128 kbps
FM de los Recuerdos - MP3 128 kbps
Contemporánea - AAC 192 kbps
FM Okey música AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Los Andes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural y Museo Almendral
Museo Arqueológico de los Andes
Museo Arqueológico El Rutal
Museo Comunitario Cáñamo Aconcagua
Museo de Arte Sacro y Costumbrista
Museo de Bomberos de Los Andes
Museo de Sitio El Trapiche Viejo
Museo del Antiguo Convento del Espíritu Santo
Museo del Patrimonio y la Cultura Local de Putaendo
Museo Franciscano
Museo Histórico de San Felipe
Museo Histórico y Centro Cultural Presidente Pedro Aguirre Cerda
Museo Sociedad de Artesanos e Industriales de Los Andes
Sala de Exposiones Estación Las Coimas
Sala Museo Sociedad de Artesanos
Sala Museografíca Casona Rinconada

Libraries in Los Andes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Bibliteca Municipal San Esteban0.0
Los Andes0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Andes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Mayorista
Mercado de San Felipe

Hotels in Los Andes

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arunco
Hosteria Rucahuel
Hotel Gloria
Hotel Los Andes
Hotel Punakora Aconcagua
Hotel Santa Teresa
Inca Hotel

Restaurants in Los Andes

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"5ta Cordillera" Espacio Gastronomico
Arunco
Hotel Estacion
Jomar
La Caleta
La Table de France
Lunfardo
Mina
Raconto
sanguchito de palta

Cafes in Los Andes

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Centenario
Cafetería Centenario
felipe cprtes
La Cafeteria Italiana
Las Casas - Salón de Té

Cinemas in Los Andes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CineStar

Clinics in Los Andes

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Clínico Aconcagua
CESFAM Centenario
CESFAM Cordillera Andina (Urbano 2)
Mutual de Seguridad

Train Stations in Los Andes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los Andes

Bus Stations in Los Andes

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Buses Ahumada
Terminal Buses JM
Terminal Ferroviario Los Andes

Gas Stations in Los Andes

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apex
Aramco
Copec
Copec
Petrobras
Petrobras
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Los Andes

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Chile
Banco Estado
BCI
Itaú Bank
Santander
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Los Andes

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espacio Urbano Los Andes
Mall Auto Andes
Mall Espacio Urbano Los Andes

Stadiums & Teams in Los Andes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Los Andes

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Portillo 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Los Andes

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCLLarge Airport
Alberto Santos Dumont Airport-Small Airport
Casas Viejas Airport-Small Airport
Catapilco Airport-Small Airport
Chicureo Airport-Small Airport
Cristo Redentor 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 Sobrante Airport-Small Airport
El Tapihue Airport-Small Airport
Eulogio Sánchez Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Lipangue Airport-Small Airport
La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport-Small Airport
Lipangui Airport-Small Airport
Municipal de Vitacura Airport-Small Airport
Olmué Airport-Small Airport
Peldehue Aerodrome-Small Airport
San Rafael AirportLOBSmall Airport
Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport-Small Airport
Víctor Lafón AirportSSDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Los Andes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Chilexpress

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Andes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Rafael
Capilla San Lorenzo
Iglesia Los Pasionistas
Iglesia Santa Rosa de los Andes
Monasterio
Virgen María

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
819 m (2,687 ft)
Area
12.3 km² (4.7 mi²)
Founded
1791
Postal Code
2100000
Website
munilosandes.cl/
Twinned With
Saltillo

Around Los Andes

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 57
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 10
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 8
Banks 7
Museums 4
Hotels 7
Libraries 1
Parks 118
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Los Andes

24 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (4)
  • • Parque Arqueologico Paidahuén
  • • Petroglifo
  • • Petroglifos
  • • Petroglifos Cerro Patagual
⛰️ Peaks (18)
  • • Cerro Algarrobo
  • • Cerro Chivato
  • • Cerro Colunquén
  • • Cerro El Carmelo
  • • Cerro Guanaco
  • + 13 more
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Termas El Corazón
  • • Vía Crucis

🇨🇱 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 Los Andes

What is the population of Los Andes?

Los Andes has a population of 63,009 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 13,265 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Andes?

Los Andes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

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