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Quintero, Chile
Valparaíso · Chile
Quintero is a mid-size city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 31,923. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Quintero
Quintero is a Chilean city and commune in Valparaíso Province, in the Valparaíso Region, 30 kilometers north of Valparaíso. The commune spans an area of 147.5 km2 (57 sq mi). It was the first port in the country, created during the expedition of Diego de Almagro. Fundición Ventanas and other heavy industries are located in the commune of Quintero.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,923 |
| Population Density | 483 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7859°, -71.5322° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Valparaíso |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.3 inches (489 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quintero
Quintero is a mid-size city in Chile (Valparaíso) with a population of 31,923. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Quintero
Quintero 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 | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 66.1 sq mi (171.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.7859°N, 71.5322°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 | 136 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 32 km |
| 1822 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.6 m | 72 | 50 km |
| 1985 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 180 | 42 km |
| 1906 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 4,000 | 50 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 45 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 32 km |
| 2017 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 57 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 177 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Quintero has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Quintero
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Inglés | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Artístico Costa Mauco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Chocota | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica de Horcón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Campiche | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Filomena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Lourdes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica La Greda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valle de Narau | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alonso de Quintero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Inglés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje y Jardín Nuevo Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Francia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sargento Aldea | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Orione | — | — | — | — |
| Ann Sullivan | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politécnico de Quintero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje San Gabriel | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Especial Ann Sullivan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan José Tortel | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional El Faro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quintero
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 Quintero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artequin | ||||
| Artequin | ||||
| Casa Museo de Lord Cochrane | ||||
| Casa Museo Downey | ||||
| Fuerte-Batería Esmeralda | ||||
| Fuerte-Batería Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo Carlos Hermosilla Álvarez | ||||
| Museo Carlos Hermosilla Álvarez | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck | ||||
| Museo de Artes Decorativas Palacio Rioja | ||||
| Museo de Artes Decorativas Palacio Rioja | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes Palacio Vergara | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes Palacio Vergara | ||||
| Museo de Cañones Navales | ||||
| Museo de Cañones Navales | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Puchuncaví | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Melinka-Puchuncaví | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Faros George Slight | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Faros George Slight | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Arqueológico de Concón | ||||
| Museo Marítimo Nacional | ||||
| Museo Marítimo Nacional | ||||
| Museo Quintero Vive | ||||
| Sala Museográfica Dr. Gustavo Fricke | ||||
| Sala Museográfica Dr. Gustavo Fricke |
Libraries in Quintero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio Metro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblio Metro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblio Metro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escuela de Litoral y Faros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Meraki | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Meraki | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Meraki | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rotaria Playa Ancha | 0.0 | |||||
| Crea UVM | 0.0 | |||||
| Crea UVM | 0.0 | |||||
| Crea UVM | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio U - Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quintero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleta de Quintero | |||||
| Caleta Loncura | |||||
| Feria Caupolicán | |||||
| Feria Caupolicán | |||||
| Feria Estero Marga Marga | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Viña del Mar | |||||
| Mercado Puerto |
Hotels in Quintero
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quintero
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quintero
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Quintero
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quintero
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Quintero
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Quintero
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quintero
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quintero
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quintero
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Quintero
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quintero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Club Deportivo Everton | ||
| Estadio El Bosque | ||
| Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander | ||
| Valparaíso Sporting |
Airports Near Quintero
24 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 |
| 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 |
| Fundo Loma Larga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Lipangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Viña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lipangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Olmué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichidangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quintero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rodelillo Airport | VAP | Small Airport |
| San Gerónimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viñamar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quintero
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Quintero
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cegin | ||
| Cegin | ||
| Centro Médico Blanca Estela | ||
| Centro Médico Dental Vta Zona Carabineros De Chile | ||
| Centro Médico Dental Vta Zona Carabineros De Chile | ||
| Centro Médico y Dental Blanca Estela | ||
| Clínica Atlas | ||
| Clínica CELA Viña del Mar | ||
| Clínica CELA Viña del Mar | ||
| Clínica Ciudad del Mar Centro Médico Bosques | ||
| Clínica Leben | ||
| Clínica Pinares | ||
| Clínica Soho | ||
| Fundación Trekan | ||
| Integramédica Viña del Mar | ||
| Integramédica Viña del Mar | ||
| ISV | ||
| ISV | ||
| KineActivo | ||
| Módulo odontopediátrico Simón Bolívar | ||
| Módulo odontopediátrico Simón Bolívar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quintero
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Ana | |
| Capilla San Alberto Hurtado | |
| CFC Filadelfia | |
| Iglesia de Piedra | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Nuestra Señora de Valle Alegre | |
| Parroquia Santa Filomena |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Quintero?
Quintero has a population of 31,923 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 483 people per square mile, spread across 66.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quintero?
Quintero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.