Commune · Santiago Province
# Independencia

Independencia is a commune of Chile in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated 150,074 people in 2022 on 7 km² (about 20,198 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 349 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 150,074 people (2022)
- 7.4 km²
- 349 mapped services
- 536 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Independencia?

Independencia had an estimated 150,074 people in 2022 — 2.5% of Santiago Province, 39th of 345 communes. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santiago Province figure of 1,024). Spread over 7 km², that is about 20,198 people per km², 2nd of 345 communes.

15.9% of people are children under 15 and 11.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 36 across Santiago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people.
- 0–4 9,107
- 5–9 7,750
- 10–14 6,957
- 15–19 7,215
- 20–24 12,359
- 25–29 17,531
- 30–34 17,834
- 35–39 13,530
- 40–44 10,668
- 45–49 8,849
- 50–54 7,295
- 55–59 6,823
- 60–64 6,474
- 65–69 5,554
- 70–74 4,510
- 75–79 3,051
- 80+ 4,567

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

## Where is Independencia?

Independencia lies in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. It borders 5 other communes: Conchalí, Quinta Normal, Recoleta, Renca and Santiago. By area it is the 343rd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.4% of Santiago Province. The centre of Independencia is about 4.8 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 33.4159° S, 70.6659° 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 Independencia

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Independencia: 3 museums; 2 memorials; 1 viewpoint; 1 ruins.
- Centro Nacional de Recuperación Patrimonial MINSAL · museum
- Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr. Enrique Laval · museum
- Museo de Anatomía · museum
- Instituto Comercial Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins · viewpoint
- Antonio Valdivia A. · memorial
- José Joaquín Aguirre · memorial
- Plaza La Paz · ruins

### Nearby, outside Independencia
- Memorial Puente Bulnes, Muro de la Memoria y Plaza Joan Alsina · memorial, Quinta Normal 1.3 km
- Tajamares del Mapocho · attraction, Quinta Normal 1.3 km
- V Centenario del Descubrimiento de América · memorial, Quinta Normal 1.4 km
- Santa Teresita de los Andes · memorial, Santiago 1.5 km
- Monumento La Dolorosa · memorial, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Mayan Style Mausoleum · attraction, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Notre Dame Mausoleum · attraction, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Salvador Allende Gossens · attraction, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Mausoleo Salvador Allende · monument, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Mausoleo José Manuel Balmaceda · monument, Recoleta 1.5 km
- Estatua Alberto Hurtado · memorial, Quinta Normal 1.6 km
- Memorial por la Diversidad de Chile · memorial, Recoleta 1.6 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: Independencia
- 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 11 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 186 km

### Nearest railway station

Cumbre (Providencia), about 3.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.3 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Jun (about 10.0 hours, sunrise around 08:44, 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 Independencia

Open gazetteers list 23 villages, towns and localities in Independencia.
- Barrio Carrión
- Barrio Reina María
- Barrio Villa Moderna
- Centro Cívico Juan Antonio Ríos
- Independencia
- Lo Sáez
- Mirador Viejo
- Poblaciones Obreras de la Plaza Chacabuco
- Población Alessandri
- Población Artesanos La Unión
- Población Belga
- Población Carabineros
- Población Chacabuco Oriente
- Población Chorrillos
- Población Domingo Santa María
- Población Las Rosas
- Población Los Castaños
- Población Manuel Montt
- Población Mercado y La Vega
- Población Miraflores
- Población Municipalidad de Santiago
- Población Vivaceta Norte
- Población Vivaceta Sur

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

## Weather in Independencia and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Santiago Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 274 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (63 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are September to May.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 8 |
| Mar | 20 | 10 |
| Apr | 16 | 12 |
| May | 13 | 44 |
| Jun | 9 | 63 |
| Jul | 8 | 47 |
| Aug | 10 | 40 |
| Sep | 12 | 15 |
| Oct | 15 | 12 |
| Nov | 18 | 9 |
| Dec | 21 | 7 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Independencia
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cirugías | Hospital Veterinario Independencia | HVI · Independencia | 0.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Independencia | 0.5 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Estado · Santiago | 2.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | COPEC · Independencia | 0.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Apart Hotel Santiago Departamentos · Independencia | 0.1 km | Map |
| Mall | Sky Costanera Santiago de Chile · Independencia | 0.2 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Especial San Agustín de Independencia · Independencia | 0.4 km | Map |
| College | Maryland College · Independencia | 0.7 km | Map |
| Police station | 57 Comisaria Motorizada · Independencia | 0.5 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 Independencia

Places mapped inside Independencia in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 34
- Banks 7
- Petrol pumps 16
- Hotels 4
- Shopping malls 5
- Schools 65
- Colleges and universities 12
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 30
- Restaurants 148
- Police stations 14
- Dental clinics 12

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 Santiago Province
- Cerrillos
- Cerro Navia
- Conchalí
- El Bosque
- Estación Central
- Huechuraba
- La Cisterna
- La Florida
- La Granja
- La Pintana
- La Reina
- Las Condes
- Lo Barnechea
- Lo Espejo
- Lo Prado
- Macul
- Maipú
- Pedro Aguirre Cerda
- Peñalolén
- Providencia
- Pudahuel
- Quilicura
- Quinta Normal
- Recoleta
- Renca
- San Joaquín
- San Miguel
- San Ramón
- Santiago
- Vitacura
- Ñuñoa

## Quick answers
- Where is Independencia? In Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of Independencia? 150,074 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Independencia? About 34 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Independencia? About 20,198 people per km²
- What borders Independencia? Conchalí, Quinta Normal, Recoleta, Renca and Santiago
- What is there to see in Independencia? Antonio Valdivia A., Centro Nacional de Recuperación Patrimonial MINSAL, Instituto Comercial Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, José Joaquín Aguirre
- What time zone is Independencia in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Independencia? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Independencia? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Independencia? 23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Independencia? September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Independencia? Cirugías | Hospital Veterinario Independencia | HVI, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Independencia? Banco Estado, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Independencia? Banco Estado, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Independencia? COPEC, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Independencia? 34 mapped
- How many banks are in Independencia? 7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Independencia? 16 mapped
- What is the P-code of Independencia? CL13108 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 7.43 km²
- P-code: CL13108
- Province: Santiago Province

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