Commune · Colchagua Province
# Chépica

Chépica is a commune of Chile in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region. It had an estimated 16,060 people in 2022 on 479 km² (about 34 per km²). 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 16,060 people (2022)
- 479 km²
- 29 mapped services
- 206 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Chépica?

Chépica had an estimated 16,060 people in 2022 — 6.7% of Colchagua Province, 200th of 345 communes. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Colchagua Province figure of 1,003). Spread over 479 km², that is about 34 people per km², 167th of 345 communes.

17.1% of people are children under 15 and 17.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 39 across Colchagua Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.
- 0–4 824
- 5–9 931
- 10–14 991
- 15–19 873
- 20–24 850
- 25–29 1,046
- 30–34 1,217
- 35–39 1,060
- 40–44 1,094
- 45–49 1,147
- 50–54 1,111
- 55–59 1,120
- 60–64 1,016
- 65–69 893
- 70–74 700
- 75–79 501
- 80+ 686

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

## Where is Chépica?

Chépica lies in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile. It borders 7 other communes: Chimbarongo, Hualañé, Lolol, Nancagua, Rauco, Santa Cruz and Teno. By area it is the 208th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 8.6% of Colchagua Province. The centre of Chépica is about 164 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 34.7917° S, 71.3948° 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 Chépica

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Chépica: 1 attraction; 1 waterfall; 1 viewpoint; 1 museum.
- Museo Pueblito Chepicano · museum
- Cascada del Agua · waterfall
- Palmar de La Candelaria · viewpoint
- Casa Típica Red del Vino Colchagua · attraction

### Nearby, outside Chépica
- Colchagua · viewpoint, Santa Cruz 15 km
- Familia en Teja · memorial, Rauco 17 km
- Pergola de Rauco · memorial, Rauco 17 km
- Madre Alexis Baur Weber · memorial, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Boulevard de la Viña · attraction, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Carillon · memorial, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Cuerpo de Bomberos · memorial, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Salmo 144:12-15 · memorial, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Museo de Colchagua · museum, Santa Cruz 17 km
- Calle 21 de Mayo · memorial, Santa Cruz 17 km
- La Llavería Viu Manent · attraction, Nancagua 17 km
- Cerro de las Culturas · viewpoint, Lolol 18 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: Chépica
- 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
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago 165 km
- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) · Concepcion 267 km

### Nearest railway station

Teno (Teno), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.5 hours, sunrise around 06:26) and shortest in Jun (about 9.8 hours, sunrise around 08:50, sunset around 18:40).

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 Chépica

Open gazetteers list 57 villages, towns and localities in Chépica. The largest with a recorded population: Chépica (6,237). Settlements here lie between about 194 m and 481 m above sea level (median 206 m).
- Auquinco
- Boldomahuida
- Candelaria
- Casablanca
- Chépica
- Chépica Abajo
- Convento Viejo
- El Ajial
- El Alba
- El Almendral
- El Carmen
- El Cuadro
- El Maitén
- El Zapal
- La Calera
- La Orilla
- La Orilla de Auquinco
- La Palma
- La Peñuela
- La Pérez
- La Ruda
- Lagunilla
- Las Alamedas
- Las Arañas
- Las Chiriguas
- Las Hijuelas
- Las Mercedes
- Ligrilla
- Lima
- Los Amarillos
- Los Callejones
- Los Mellizos
- Los Tiuques
- Palmilla del Rosal
- Paredones de Auquinco
- Población C. Martínez
- Población Codeviche
- Población O'Higgins
- Población Padre Enrique Geraertes
- Población Villa Futuro
- Rinconada de Jauregui
- Rinconada de Jáuregui
- Rinconada de Meneses
- Rinconada de Meneses Norte
- Rinconada de Meneses Sur
- Rinconada de Navarro
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- San Gabriel
- San Ramón
- Santa Francisca
- Uva Blanca Norte
- Uva Blanca Poniente
- Uva Blanca Sur
- Villa Centro
- Villa El Conquistador
- Villa El Esfuerzo

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Chépica

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.
- Estero El Piral
- Estero La Candelaria
- Estero La Peñuela
- Estero Las Palmas
- Estero Lima
- Estero San Antonio
- Estero San Ramón
- Estero del Zapal
- Quebrada Canelillos
- Quebrada El Rosal
- Quebrada La Ballica
- Quebrada La Junta
- Quebrada La Leona
- Quebrada San Jerónimo

### Hills and mountains

20 mountains; 15 hills; 2 valleys.
- Cerro Quiriñeo · 824 m
- Cerro San Jerónimo · 757 m
- Cerro Casa de Piedras · 713 m
- Cerro Guayacán · 713 m
- Cerro Negro · 685 m
- Cerro María Teresa · 676 m
- Cerro Carretón · 671 m
- Cerro Negro · 665 m
- Cerro Ajial · 662 m
- Cerro Los Cardos · 644 m
- Cerro del Buitre · 643 m
- Punta de Leyda · 635 m
- Cerro Grande · 632 m
- Cerro Auquinco · 613 m
- Cerro La Olla · 604 m
- Cerro El Divisadero · 586 m
- Cerro Los Canelos · 575 m
- Cerro Yancas · 575 m
- Cerro Junquillar · 572 m
- Cerro Panamá · 572 m
- Risco del Buitre · 557 m
- Cerro Trébol · 482 m
- Cerro La Era · 475 m
- Cerro El Peral · 460 m

…and 13 more.

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 Chépica and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Colchagua Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 343 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (77 mm) and the driest Jan (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are August to June.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 3 |
| Feb | 22 | 6 |
| Mar | 20 | 9 |
| Apr | 17 | 15 |
| May | 13 | 57 |
| Jun | 11 | 77 |
| Jul | 10 | 62 |
| Aug | 11 | 58 |
| Sep | 12 | 22 |
| Oct | 15 | 17 |
| Nov | 18 | 10 |
| Dec | 21 | 7 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chépica
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Urgencia Chepica · Chépica | 13 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Chépica | 13 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Estado · Santa Cruz | 17 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec · Chépica | 13 km | Map |
| Hotel | Espacio Granda · Santa Cruz | 13 km | Map |
| Mall | Mercado De La Lóica · Chépica | 13 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Estrella de David · Chépica | 3.6 km | Map |
| College | Universidad De Talca Campus Colchagua · Santa Cruz | 16 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Chépica · Chépica | 13 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 Chépica

Places mapped inside Chépica in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 18
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 3
- Police stations 2

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 Colchagua Province
- Chimbarongo
- Lolol
- Nancagua
- Palmilla
- Peralillo
- Placilla
- Pumanque
- San Fernando
- Santa Cruz

## Quick answers
- Where is Chépica? In Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile
- What is the population of Chépica? 16,060 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chépica? About 41 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chépica? About 34 people per km²
- What borders Chépica? Chimbarongo, Hualañé, Lolol, Nancagua, Rauco, Santa Cruz and Teno
- What is there to see in Chépica? Casa Típica Red del Vino Colchagua, Cascada del Agua, Museo Pueblito Chepicano, Palmar de La Candelaria
- What time zone is Chépica in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Chépica? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Chépica? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chépica? 57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chépica? Settlements lie between 194 m and 481 m
- What is the highest point in Chépica? Cerro Quiriñeo (824 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chépica? August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chépica? Urgencia Chepica, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chépica? State Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chépica? Banco Estado, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chépica? Copec, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chépica? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Chépica? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chépica? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chépica? CL06302 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 478.9 km²
- P-code: CL06302
- Province: Colchagua Province

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