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Santa Cruz, Chile
O'Higgins Region · Chile
Santa Cruz is a mid-size city in O'Higgins Region, Chile with a population of 34,914. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a Chilean city and commune, located in the Colchagua valley, in the O'Higgins Region, located on the southern shore of the Tinguiririca river, 110 miles from Santiago, Chile's capital city, and 27 miles from San Fernando.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,914 |
| Population Density | 174 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.6388°, -71.3658° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | O'Higgins Region |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a mid-size city in Chile (O'Higgins Region) with a population of 34,914. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 193 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 200.4 sq mi (519.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6388°N, 71.3658°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 71 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 95 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 119 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 126 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 144 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 150 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 165 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 177 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Cruz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de Talca Sede Colchagua | University | — | — |
Schools in Santa Cruz
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Municipal De Adultos Daniel Barros G-88 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Oyarzún Peña | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Politécnico | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evelyn's School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isla de Yáquil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Finca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 4 María Victoria Araya | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Manquemávida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Granja Adeodato García Valenzuela | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Regional Federico Errázuriz | — | — | — | — |
| Granja Manquemávida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Cunaco F-461 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Lajuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Barreales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Los Maitenes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paniahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Panamá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Padre Pío | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Montessori San Andres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Alun | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje El Arbol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de la Patagua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eugenio Ruiz-Tagle Montes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ángel Arrigorriaga | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luis Alejandro Alvarez Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lucila Godoy Alcayaga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal Valle Hermoso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Lenguaje | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Del Lenguaje Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal De Quinahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paniahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela F-294 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Cruz de Unco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nuestra 98.7 | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio 7 Tazas de Molina | música, tropical ranchera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RTL | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Lola (AR) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio RTL ( curico ) | tropical lattina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio rtl Curico | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Punto 9 | 80's | MP3 | |
| Radio Colombina | classic rock, misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Punto 9 | pop rock | MP3 |
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Astronómico | ||||
| Museo de Colchagua | ||||
| Museo del Automóvil | ||||
| Museo del Inquilino | ||||
| Museo del Vino | ||||
| Museo Escolar Laguna Tagua Tagua | ||||
| Museo Pueblito Chepicano | ||||
| Museo San José del Carmen de El Huique |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública & Turismo | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Exhibiciones Eugenio González Catalán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Verduras |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Cruz
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Santa Cruz
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Cruz
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Cruz
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Independencia Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Santa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Almahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chépica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa del Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuatro Pantanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Aliro Garcia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Freire Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Enrique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Montaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Puerta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Oriente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Licancel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Litueche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lontuecito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cedros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Coipos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gomeros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Lirios Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Monos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Paltos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Petiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Zorrillos de Tonlemu | — | Small Airport |
| Marina de Rapel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mónaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panilonco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paredes Viejas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peumo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichilemu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rapelhuapi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rucalonco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Starken | |
| Varmontt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Agua Santa | |
| Capilla El Buen Pastor | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora De Fátima | |
| Capilla San Jorge | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Parroquia Isla de Yáquil | |
| Parroquia La Santa Cruz de Colchagua | |
| Parroquia San José de Cunaco | |
| Testigos de Jehová | |
| Virgen | |
| Virgen de La Lajuela |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 34,914 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 174 people per square mile, spread across 200.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.