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Melipilla, Chile
Santiago Metropolitan · Chile
Melipilla is a mid-size city in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile with a population of 63,100. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Melipilla
Melipilla is a Chilean commune and capital city of the province of the same name. It is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Region and is a significant satellite city of the Chilean capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,100 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.6891°, -71.2153° |
| 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 Melipilla
Melipilla is a mid-size city in Chile (Santiago Metropolitan) with a population of 63,100. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 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 Melipilla
Melipilla 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 | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 553.2 sq mi (1,432.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6891°N, 71.2153°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 | 135 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 106 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 77 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 106 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 132 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 135 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 107 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 123 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 135 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 138 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 148 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Melipilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Melipilla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Melipilla Universidad de las Américas | University | - | , |
| Duoc UC Sede Melipilla | College | - | , |
| Universidad Finis Terrae - Medicina | University | - | , |
Schools in Melipilla
67+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Biblico La Foresta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora y Madre del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Municipal Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico;Escuela Especial San Carlos de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Particular Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio José Manuel Balmaceda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Ignacio Serrano Montaner | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Polivalente Hermanos Sotomayor Baeza | - | - | - | - |
| Alonso de Arcilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Sebastián | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Especial de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín Anexo El Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diferencial Integracion | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Agustina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Santa Inés de la Paz | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO EDUCACIONAL de ADULTOS LOPE de VEGA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio O'Higgins | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Nuestra Señora de La Presentación | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio General Carol Urzúa Ibáñez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Manuel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa Esmeralda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Las Acacias de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puangue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Huechún | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Brasil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Monseñor Jaime Larraín Bunster | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Adultos Tirso de Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Monica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín (Técnico - Profesional) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Los Jazmines | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pomaire E-694 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Marambio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Nuestra Señora de la Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Menesiano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Jacqueline College | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Florecer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Santa Rosa de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Mónica de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Villa Logrono | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Integración | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sayen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pedro Marin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica O'Higgins | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Adultos Tirso De Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Logrono | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica España de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Carmelitas de la Caridad | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica San José de Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Maitenes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Instituto Manquehue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Santa María | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Municipal Melipilla | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José de la Villa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Ramon Noguera Prieto | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Carmen Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pedro Marín Alemany | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Claudia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pabellón | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Marambio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Santa Julia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manso de Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Santa Laura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Rahue | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Melipilla
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnaval San Antonio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bonita | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Estación Mix (AR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio orocoipo | other | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| La Más Kaliente | tropical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Del Maipo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stella Maris | catholic radio, catholic talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Alta Fidelidad Radio | - | MP3 112 kbps | |
| RADIO UVM | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Melipilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Los Hermanos Carrera | ||||
| Museo del Libro José Santos González Vera | ||||
| Museo Patrimonial Contemporáneo San Francisco del Monte |
Hotels in Melipilla
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melipilla
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Melipilla
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Melipilla
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Melipilla
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Melipilla
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Melipilla
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Melipilla
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Melipilla
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Melipilla
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melipilla
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melipilla
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Melipilla
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Melipilla
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Melipilla
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Melipilla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Melipilla
50 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 |
| Panilonco 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 |
| Topocalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña Tarapacá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Melipilla
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| CorreosChile | |
| Starken |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melipilla
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de la Merced Rumay | |
| Convento Santa Mónica (Agustinos) | |
| Iglesia Adventista de San José | |
| Iglesia Chocalan | |
| Iglesia de Pomaire | |
| Iglesia Melipilla | |
| Iglesia San Agustín |
Quick Facts
Around Melipilla
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Melipilla
7 places within 15 km
- • Cerro El Sombrero
- • Cerro La Cruz
- • Cerro Minillas
- • Cerro Poca Pena
- • Artesania de Pomaire
- • El Peñón
- • Laguna Esmeralda
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Melipilla?
Melipilla has a population of 63,100 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 553.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Melipilla?
Melipilla 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.