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Melipilla

Santiago Metropolitan, Chile · South America

About Melipilla

Melipilla sits on the route: 25 minutes from El Monte, 57km from Ruta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway).

Melipilla is a town located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. With a population of 63,100, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Melipilla sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Melipilla to your route.

About Melipilla

Melipilla (Mapudungun for "four Pillans") 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. The Melipilla commune borders 10 other communes, María Pinto, and a portion of Curacaví to the

Read more north; San Pedro and Alhué to the south; Isla de Maipo, El Monte, Peñaflor, Padre Hurtado in the Talagante Province, and Paine in the Maipo Province to the east; and San Antonio in the Valparaíso Region. It has an area of 1,344.8 km2 (519 sq mi). According to the 2017 census, the commune alone has 123,627 residents and is projected to have 141,612 residents by 2020.

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Where is Melipilla located?

Melipilla is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -33.6891 latitude, -71.2153 longitude.

What is the population of Melipilla?

Melipilla has a population of approximately 63,100 people, making it a town in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
63,100
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Santiago Metropolitan
Timezone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-33.6891, -71.2153

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Melipilla

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Fantasilandia

Chile's most popular amusement park in Santiago's Parque O'Higgins with rides for all ages.

57 km · about 65 min drive

historic highway

Ruta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway)

Chile's 3,364-kilometre north-south trunk road from Arica to Quellón, the spine of most long-distance drives.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Melipilla

  • 57 kmRuta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway)Chile's 3,364-kilometre north-south trunk road from Arica to Quellón, the spine of most long-distance drives.
  • 61 kmSan Cristóbal Hill, SantiagoA metropolitan park hill with a funicular to the summit offering panoramic views of Santiago and the snow-capped Andes behind it.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Melipilla.

El Monte

🇨🇱 Chile

21 km awayPop. 26,459

Talagante

🇨🇱 Chile

27 km awayPop. 51,764

Peñaflor

🇨🇱 Chile

33 km awayPop. 65,495

San Antonio

🇨🇱 Chile

38 km awayPop. 87,675

Cartagena

🇨🇱 Chile

39 km awayPop. 17,978

Padre Hurtado

🇨🇱 Chile

40 km awayPop. 63,250

Buin

🇨🇱 Chile

44 km awayPop. 63,419

Casablanca

🇨🇱 Chile

45 km awayPop. 24,537

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