Commune · Santiago Province
# La Cisterna

La Cisterna is a commune of Chile in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated 101,313 people in 2022 on 10 km² (about 10,051 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 354 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 101,313 people (2022)
- 10.1 km²
- 354 mapped services
- 570 m typical elevation

## How many people live in La Cisterna?

La Cisterna had an estimated 101,313 people in 2022 — 1.7% of Santiago Province, 63rd of 345 communes. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Santiago Province figure of 1,024). Spread over 10 km², that is about 10,051 people per km², 19th of 345 communes.

16.8% of people are children under 15 and 15.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 36 across Santiago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.
- 0–4 5,636
- 5–9 5,791
- 10–14 5,552
- 15–19 5,444
- 20–24 6,773
- 25–29 8,845
- 30–34 9,648
- 35–39 7,815
- 40–44 6,635
- 45–49 6,263
- 50–54 5,642
- 55–59 5,925
- 60–64 5,488
- 65–69 4,887
- 70–74 3,824
- 75–79 2,882
- 80+ 4,263

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

## Where is La Cisterna?

La Cisterna lies in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. It borders 6 other communes: El Bosque, Lo Espejo, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Bernardo, San Miguel and San Ramón. By area it is the 337th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.5% of Santiago Province. The centre of La Cisterna is about 8.3 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 33.5303° S, 70.6647° 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 La Cisterna

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Cisterna: 1 memorial; 1 museum.
- Casa Museo Alberto Bachelet Martínez (Ex-Nido 20) · museum
- Cisterna · memorial

### Nearby, outside La Cisterna
- Fuente de la poesía chilena · memorial, Lo Espejo 1.5 km
- Lía Paz Mora Carrasco · memorial, Lo Espejo 1.5 km
- Ciudad del Niño · ruins, San Miguel 2.3 km
- Portal Fernandez Albano · memorial, San Ramón 2.7 km
- Monumento Histórico y Sitio de Memoria Escuela de Especialidades de la Base Aérea El Bosque · memorial, El Bosque 3.3 km
- Hangar Histórico "Teniente Víctor Contreras Guzmán" · memorial, El Bosque 3.6 km
- Monumento al Obrero Voluntario Chileno · memorial, La Pintana 3.7 km
- En Memoria de los 81 internos fallecidos · memorial, San Miguel 3.9 km
- Pórtico Escuela de Aviación · city gate, El Bosque 4.0 km
- Monumento a los Mártires de la Aviación Militar Chilena · monument, El Bosque 4.0 km
- Fuerza Aérea de Chile · memorial, El Bosque 4.3 km
- Claudio Fredes Mena · memorial, Pedro Aguirre Cerda 4.4 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: La Cisterna
- 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 19 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 191 km

### Nearest railway station

Lo Espejo (Lo Espejo), about 2.6 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 08:44, 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 La Cisterna

Open gazetteers list 13 villages, towns and localities in La Cisterna.
- Barrio Venecia
- Buenos Aires
- La Lata
- Lo Ovalle
- Población Aitué
- Población Lo Biaut
- Población Los Troncos
- Población Mi Viñita
- Población Nueva España
- Población Rosembick
- Tucumán
- Villa El Trébol
- Villa Fernando Rojas Wolf

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

## Weather in La Cisterna 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 La Cisterna
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Obra de Asistencia Medica y Social el Buen Samaritano · La Cisterna | 0.2 km | Map |
| Bank | BCI · La Cisterna | 0.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Cajero Banco Estado · Pedro Aguirre Cerda | 4.2 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Aramco · La Cisterna | 0.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Motel Los Troncos · La Cisterna | 0.7 km | Map |
| Mall | Intersport Americo Vespucio 90 · La Cisterna | 0.7 km | Map |
| School | Colegio José Luis Lagrange · La Cisterna | 0.1 km | Map |
| College | Escuela de Lenguaje San Nicolas · La Cisterna | 1.1 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Nueva España · La Cisterna | 0.8 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 La Cisterna

Places mapped inside La Cisterna in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 7
- Banks 11
- Petrol pumps 11
- Hotels 4
- Shopping malls 9
- Schools 99
- Colleges and universities 6
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 36
- Restaurants 142
- Police stations 4
- Dental clinics 24

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
- Independencia
- 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 La Cisterna? In Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of La Cisterna? 101,313 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Cisterna? About 37 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Cisterna? About 10,051 people per km²
- What borders La Cisterna? El Bosque, Lo Espejo, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Bernardo, San Miguel and San Ramón
- What is there to see in La Cisterna? Casa Museo Alberto Bachelet Martínez (Ex-Nido 20), Cisterna
- What time zone is La Cisterna in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in La Cisterna? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in La Cisterna? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Cisterna? 13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit La Cisterna? September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Cisterna? Obra de Asistencia Medica y Social el Buen Samaritano, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Cisterna? BCI, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Cisterna? Cajero Banco Estado, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Cisterna? Aramco, about 0.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Cisterna? 7 mapped
- How many banks are in La Cisterna? 11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Cisterna? 11 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Cisterna? CL13109 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 10.1 km²
- P-code: CL13109
- Province: Santiago Province

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