Commune · Elqui Province
# Andacollo

Andacollo is a commune of Chile in Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region. It had an estimated 11,828 people in 2022 on 513 km² (about 23 per km²). 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 11,828 people (2022)
- 513 km²
- 31 mapped services
- 910 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Andacollo?

Andacollo had an estimated 11,828 people in 2022 — 2.1% of Elqui Province, 241st of 345 communes. There are 1,015 women for every 1,000 men (below the Elqui Province figure of 1,048). Spread over 513 km², that is about 23 people per km², 194th of 345 communes.

20.2% of people are children under 15 and 15.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 35 across Elqui Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.
- 0–4 688
- 5–9 844
- 10–14 854
- 15–19 693
- 20–24 711
- 25–29 823
- 30–34 826
- 35–39 725
- 40–44 751
- 45–49 801
- 50–54 843
- 55–59 773
- 60–64 638
- 65–69 593
- 70–74 451
- 75–79 365
- 80+ 449

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Andacollo?

Andacollo lies in Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile. It borders 5 other communes: Coquimbo, La Serena, Ovalle, Río Hurtado and Vicuña. By area it is the 202nd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 3.0% of Elqui Province. The centre of Andacollo is about 358 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 41 km from La Serena, the main town of Elqui Province. The centre point is at 30.2569° S, 71.1055° W.

Source: La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Andacollo

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Andacollo: 1 museum; 1 attraction.
- Sala Museográfica Yahuín · museum
- Observatorio Turístico Collowara · attraction

### Nearby, outside Andacollo
- Mirador Las Cardas · viewpoint, Coquimbo 15 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Andacollo
- Time zone UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Country calling code +56
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type C, L · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports
- La Florida Airport (LSC) · La Serena-Coquimbo 39 km
- Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) · San Juan 295 km

### Nearest railway station

Coquimbo (Coquimbo), about 38 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 08:38, sunset around 18:50).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Andacollo

Open gazetteers list 28 villages, towns and localities in Andacollo. The largest with a recorded population: Andacollo (11,093). Settlements here lie between about 286 m and 1,207 m above sea level (median 910 m).
- Andacollo
- Caldera y Damas
- Chepiquilla
- Chincolco
- Curque Alto
- El Arrayán
- El Cobre
- El Duraznito
- El Espino
- El Gallo
- El Manzano
- El Romero
- El Salitre
- El Sauce
- La Chacrita
- La Chupalla
- La Cortadera
- La Percala
- Las Catanas
- Las Damas
- Las Guías
- Llanos de Perico
- Los Caletones
- Maitencillo
- Rincón de Toro
- Romeral Alto
- Vergara
- Villa Padre Florencio Fernández

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Andacollo

Named natural and historic features inside Andacollo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains; 1 hill; 1 mountain pass.
- Cerro del Toro · 1,546 m
- Cerro Andacollo · 1,477 m
- Portezuelo Andacollo · 1,151 m
- Cerro Cantera · 914 m
- Cerro Cara de Mono · 902 m
- Cerro El Toro · 838 m
- Cerro Peñón Alto · 774 m
- Cerro Blanco · 695 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Andacollo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Elqui Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jul (4 °C), after allowing for this place being about 409 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 84 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (21 mm) and the driest Apr (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 15 | 2 |
| Feb | 15 | 3 |
| Mar | 14 | 2 |
| Apr | 11 | 2 |
| May | 8 | 16 |
| Jun | 5 | 21 |
| Jul | 4 | 19 |
| Aug | 6 | 12 |
| Sep | 8 | 3 |
| Oct | 10 | 3 |
| Nov | 12 | 2 |
| Dec | 14 | 2 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Andacollo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Jose Luis Arraños · Andacollo | 3.8 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Andacollo | 3.0 km | Map |
| ATM | BancoEstado · Andacollo | 3.0 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec · Andacollo | 4.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel & Restaurante Doña Rode · Andacollo | 2.1 km | Map |
| Mall | Unimarc · Coquimbo | 29 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Patricio Lynch · Andacollo | 2.6 km | Map |
| College | Taller Andrea Pam · Coquimbo | 37 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Andacollo · Andacollo | 3.4 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Andacollo

Places mapped inside Andacollo in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Banks 1
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 6
- Schools 11
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 5
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Elqui Province
- Coquimbo
- La Higuera
- La Serena
- Paihuano
- Vicuña

## Quick answers
- Where is Andacollo? In Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile
- What is the population of Andacollo? 11,828 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Andacollo? About 38 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Andacollo? About 23 people per km²
- What borders Andacollo? Coquimbo, La Serena, Ovalle, Río Hurtado and Vicuña
- What is there to see in Andacollo? Observatorio Turístico Collowara, Sala Museográfica Yahuín
- What time zone is Andacollo in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Andacollo? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Andacollo? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Andacollo? 28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Andacollo? Settlements lie between 286 m and 1,207 m
- What is the highest point in Andacollo? Cerro del Toro (1,546 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Andacollo? October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Andacollo? Hospital Jose Luis Arraños, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Andacollo? State Bank, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Andacollo? BancoEstado, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Andacollo? Copec, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Andacollo? 3 mapped
- How many banks are in Andacollo? 1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Andacollo? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Andacollo? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Andacollo? CL04103 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 512.9 km²
- P-code: CL04103
- Province: Elqui Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/coquimbo/elqui/andacollo/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.