Commune · Melipilla Province
# María Pinto

María Pinto is a commune of Chile in Melipilla Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated 15,323 people in 2022 on 394 km² (about 39 per km²). 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 15,323 people (2022)
- 394 km²
- 23 mapped services
- 172 m typical elevation

## How many people live in María Pinto?

María Pinto had an estimated 15,323 people in 2022 — 7.0% of Melipilla Province, 205th of 345 communes. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Melipilla Province figure of 1,010). Spread over 394 km², that is about 39 people per km², 150th of 345 communes.

19.6% of people are children under 15 and 12.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 36 across Melipilla Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.
- 0–4 976
- 5–9 1,023
- 10–14 1,004
- 15–19 900
- 20–24 1,001
- 25–29 1,190
- 30–34 1,302
- 35–39 1,152
- 40–44 1,049
- 45–49 1,063
- 50–54 987
- 55–59 899
- 60–64 832
- 65–69 655
- 70–74 516
- 75–79 345
- 80+ 429

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

## Where is María Pinto?

María Pinto lies in Melipilla Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. It borders 5 other communes: Cartagena, Casablanca, Curacaví, Melipilla and San Antonio. By area it is the 229th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 9.7% of Melipilla Province. The centre of María Pinto is about 52 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 21 km from Melipilla, the main town of Melipilla Province. The centre point is at 33.4965° S, 71.2054° 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 María Pinto

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in María Pinto: 1 viewpoint.
- Viña Casa Rivas · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside María Pinto
- La Casona de Curacaví · museum, Curacaví 12 km
- Sitio de Memoria Retén Viejo · memorial, Curacaví 12 km
- Museo del Audio · museum, Curacaví 15 km
- Viña Veramonte · attraction, Casablanca 16 km
- Laguna Esmeralda · viewpoint, Melipilla 18 km
- Pablo Neruda · memorial, Melipilla 18 km
- Viña Emiliana · attraction, Casablanca 18 km
- Artesania de Pomaire · viewpoint, Melipilla 18 km
- Viña Casablanca · attraction, Casablanca 19 km
- Viña Quintay · attraction, Casablanca 19 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: María Pinto
- 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 41 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 236 km

### Nearest railway station

Melipilla (Melipilla), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Jun (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 08:46, sunset around 18:43).

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 María Pinto

Open gazetteers list 41 villages, towns and localities in María Pinto. The largest with a recorded population: María Pinto (1,948). Settlements here lie between about 153 m and 209 m above sea level (median 172 m).
- Améstica
- Anasac
- Baracaldo
- Baracaldo Norte
- Cancha de Piedra
- Chorombo
- Chorombo Alto
- Chorombo Bajo
- Chorombo Medio
- Club de Golf Santiago
- El Bosque
- El Guindo
- El Parrón
- El Redil
- El Rosario
- El Talhuén
- Hacienda María Pinto
- Ibacache
- Ibacache Alto
- Isla de Roja
- Isla de Roja Sur
- La Estrella
- La Palma
- Las Mercedes
- Lo Ovalle
- Lo Álvarez
- Los Quilos
- Los Rulos
- Los Rulos Poniente
- Malalhue
- María Pinto
- Pehuén
- Ranchillo
- Ranchillo Adentro
- San Enrique
- Santa Aurora
- Santa Emilia
- Santa Emilia Sur
- Santa Rita de Casia
- Villa Nuevo Horizonte
- Villa Santa Luisa

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

## Landscape and landmarks of María Pinto

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.
- Cajón de Chorombo
- Estero Améstica
- Estero de Las Mariposas
- Estero de Los Mayos
- Estero de Los Ángeles
- Quebrada de La Madera
- Quebrada de Los Coirones
- Quebrada de Los Maquis
- Quebrada de Quilhuica

### Hills and mountains

15 mountains; 12 hills; 3 mountain passes.
- Cerro Ángeles · 1,093 m
- Cerro La Piedra Encantada · 1,086 m
- Cerro Guanaco · 1,073 m
- Cerro Colorado · 1,032 m
- Morro Hornillo · 908 m
- Cerro Minillas · 806 m
- Cerro Cachos · 759 m
- Cerro Monte Negro · 753 m
- Cuesta de Los Ángeles · 753 m
- Cuesta de Loleo · 730 m
- Cerro Quillayes · 715 m
- Cerro Alto El Espino · 683 m
- Cerro Águila · 600 m
- Cerro Peumo · 585 m
- Cerro La Palma · 489 m
- Cuesta de Chayaco · 489 m
- Morro Ranchillo · 454 m
- Cerro Bollenar · 446 m
- Cerro El Guindo · 396 m
- Morro Centinela · 315 m
- Cerro El Parrón · 277 m
- Cerro Monjas · 258 m
- Morro Los Arrayanes · 228 m
- Cerro Ajial · 227 m

…and 6 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport

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 María Pinto and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Melipilla Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 310 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (75 mm) and the driest Jan (1 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 | 20 | 1 |
| Feb | 20 | 3 |
| Mar | 19 | 5 |
| Apr | 16 | 12 |
| May | 13 | 59 |
| Jun | 11 | 75 |
| Jul | 10 | 63 |
| Aug | 10 | 56 |
| Sep | 12 | 16 |
| Oct | 14 | 11 |
| Nov | 17 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 3 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from María Pinto
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cesfam Adriana Madrid de Costabal · María Pinto | 7.8 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Curacaví | 12 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Bci · Casablanca | 27 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec · Melipilla | 7.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Villa Vista Hermosa Chorombo Bajo · María Pinto | 4.6 km | Map |
| Mall | La Casona de Curacaví · Curacaví | 12 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Básica Las Mercedes G-734 · María Pinto | 2.5 km | Map |
| College | Escuela G-734 Las Mercedes · María Pinto | 2.5 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Bollenar · Melipilla | 7.9 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 María Pinto

Places mapped inside María Pinto in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 2
- Schools 7
- Colleges and universities 2
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 7
- 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 Melipilla Province
- Alhué
- Curacaví
- Melipilla
- San Pedro

## Quick answers
- Where is María Pinto? In Melipilla Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of María Pinto? 15,323 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in María Pinto? About 36 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of María Pinto? About 39 people per km²
- What borders María Pinto? Cartagena, Casablanca, Curacaví, Melipilla and San Antonio
- What is there to see in María Pinto? Viña Casa Rivas
- What time zone is María Pinto in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in María Pinto? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in María Pinto? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in María Pinto? 41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of María Pinto? Settlements lie between 153 m and 209 m
- What is the highest point in María Pinto? Cerro Ángeles (1,093 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit María Pinto? August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to María Pinto? Cesfam Adriana Madrid de Costabal, about 7.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to María Pinto? Banco Estado, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to María Pinto? Banco Bci, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to María Pinto? Copec, about 7.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in María Pinto? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in María Pinto? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of María Pinto? CL13504 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 394.4 km²
- P-code: CL13504
- Province: Melipilla Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/melipilla/maria-pinto/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.