Commune · Colchagua Province # Palmilla Palmilla is a commune of Chile in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region. It had an estimated 13,458 people in 2022 on 235 km² (about 57 per km²). 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,458 people (2022) - 235 km² - 29 mapped services - 151 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Palmilla? Palmilla had an estimated 13,458 people in 2022 — 5.6% of Colchagua Province, 225th of 345 communes. There are 983 women for every 1,000 men (below the Colchagua Province figure of 1,003). Spread over 235 km², that is about 57 people per km², 119th of 345 communes. 17.1% of people are children under 15 and 15.2% 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 48 children and older people. - 0–4 672 - 5–9 777 - 10–14 848 - 15–19 720 - 20–24 688 - 25–29 881 - 30–34 1,022 - 35–39 918 - 40–44 1,006 - 45–49 1,036 - 50–54 984 - 55–59 1,006 - 60–64 849 - 65–69 654 - 70–74 542 - 75–79 377 - 80+ 478 Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Palmilla? Palmilla lies in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Peralillo, Pichidegua, San Vicente and Santa Cruz. By area it is the 264th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 4.2% of Colchagua Province. The centre of Palmilla is about 136 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 34.5246° S, 71.3643° 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 Palmilla OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Palmilla: 7 attractions; 2 museums; 1 memorial. - Museo San José del Carmen de El Huique · museum - Museo del Inquilino · museum - Castillo de Lihueimo · attraction - Enoturismo Red del Viño · attraction - Viña Estampa · attraction - Viña Maquis · attraction - Viña Mont Gras · attraction - Viña Santa Rita · attraction - Viña Sieguel · attraction - San Elías-San Rafael · memorial ### Nearby, outside Palmilla - Viña Sutil · attraction, Peralillo 8.4 km - Santa Teresa Park · attraction, Peralillo 9.6 km - Clos Apalta, Viña Lapostolle · attraction, Santa Cruz 10 km - Mina El Salto · cave, Pichidegua 11 km - Salto de Almahue · waterfall, Pichidegua 12 km - Viña Las Niñas · attraction, Santa Cruz 12 km - Winery Laura Hartwig · attraction, Santa Cruz 12 km - Mediateca de Peralillo · gallery, Peralillo 12 km - Club de Leones Santa Cruz Colchagua · memorial, Santa Cruz 12 km - Centro Cultural Casona Agustín Echeñique · museum, Peralillo 12 km - Valle de Almahue · viewpoint, Pichidegua 12 km - Sitio Arqueológico Montículo Santa Amelia · archaeological site, Pichidegua 13 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: Palmilla - 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 137 km - Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) · San Rafael 271 km ### Nearest railway station San Fernando (San Fernando), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Jun (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 08:49, sunset around 18:41). 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 Palmilla Open gazetteers list 41 villages, towns and localities in Palmilla. The largest with a recorded population: Palmilla (2,268). Settlements here lie between about 139 m and 176 m above sea level (median 151 m). - Agua Santa - Arboleda de Huique - Callejón Moscoso - Colchagua - El Arrayán - El Crucero - El Millán Pupilla - El Tambo - Huique - La Engorda - La Tricahuera - Las Garzas - Las Majadas - Lihueimo - Los Maquis - Los Olmos - Los Olmos Norte - Nenquén - Neuquén - Palmilla - Palmilla Abajo - Palmilla Norte - Población Jardines del Valle - Pupilla - Rinconada de Palmilla - Rinconada de Peralillo - San Elías - San Francisco de Huique - San José del Carmen - San Miguel de Huique - San Rafael - Santa Ana de Huique - Santa Irene - Santa Matilde - Santa Sara - Talhuén - Valle Hermoso - Villa El Crucero - Villa Juan Pablo Segundo - Villa Nuevo Amanecer - Villa Santa Gabriela Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Palmilla Named natural and historic features inside Palmilla, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Estero Chimbarongo - Estero Guirivilo - Estero de La Araña - Estero de Las Toscas ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains; 4 hills; 3 valleys; 1 mountain pass. - Portezuelo de Colchagua · 442 m - Cerro Malambo · 402 m - Cerro Portezuelo · 371 m - Cerro Santa Irene · 368 m - Cerro Ninquen · 318 m - Cerro Arboleda · 302 m - Cerro de Don Cucho · 295 m - Rincón de la Culebra · 236 m - Rincón del Rodeo Viejo · 194 m - Rincón del Durazno · 176 m - Cerro Los Hoyos · 153 m - Cerrillo del Huique · 149 m ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 railway station. - Agua Santa Airport - Estación Colchagua 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 Palmilla 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 Palmilla | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Escuela Municipal de Rincón de Yaquil · Santa Cruz | 11 km | Map | | Bank | Banco Estado · Peralillo | 12 km | Map | | ATM | BCI · Santa Cruz | 13 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Aramco · Palmilla | 8.2 km | Map | | Hotel | Gasthaus Hotel Ex Finna Estampa · Palmilla | 3.6 km | Map | | Mall | Centro Comercial Colchagua · Santa Cruz | 12 km | Map | | School | Liceo San José del Carmen · Palmilla | 0.8 km | Map | | College | Global Instituto Preuniversitario · Santa Cruz | 12 km | Map | | Police station | Retén Huique · Palmilla | 1.1 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 Palmilla Places mapped inside Palmilla in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps 1 - Hotels 5 - Schools 14 - Pharmacies 2 - Restaurants 6 - Police stations 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 Colchagua Province - Chimbarongo - Chépica - Lolol - Nancagua - Peralillo - Placilla - Pumanque - San Fernando - Santa Cruz ## Quick answers - Where is Palmilla? In Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile - What is the population of Palmilla? 13,458 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Palmilla? About 41 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Palmilla? About 57 people per km² - What borders Palmilla? Peralillo, Pichidegua, San Vicente and Santa Cruz - What is there to see in Palmilla? Castillo de Lihueimo, Enoturismo Red del Viño, Museo San José del Carmen de El Huique, Museo del Inquilino - What time zone is Palmilla in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) - What currency is used in Palmilla? Peso (CLP) - What language is spoken in Palmilla? Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Palmilla? 41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Palmilla? Settlements lie between 139 m and 176 m - What is the highest point in Palmilla? Portezuelo de Colchagua (442 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Palmilla? August to June - Where is the nearest hospital to Palmilla? Escuela Municipal de Rincón de Yaquil, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Palmilla? Banco Estado, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Palmilla? BCI, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palmilla? Aramco, about 8.2 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Palmilla? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Palmilla? CL06306 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Commune - Area: 235.4 km² - P-code: CL06306 - Province: Colchagua Province --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/libertador-bernardo-o-higgins/colchagua/palmilla/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.