Commune · Santiago Province
# Lo Espejo

Lo Espejo is a commune of Chile in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated 102,530 people in 2022 on 8 km² (about 12,534 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 115 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 102,530 people (2022)
- 8.2 km²
- 115 mapped services
- 547 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Lo Espejo?

Lo Espejo had an estimated 102,530 people in 2022 — 1.7% of Santiago Province, 62nd of 345 communes. There are 1,006 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santiago Province figure of 1,024). Spread over 8 km², that is about 12,534 people per km², 10th of 345 communes.

18.7% of people are children under 15 and 13.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 36 across Santiago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.
- 0–4 6,353
- 5–9 6,569
- 10–14 6,242
- 15–19 6,321
- 20–24 7,739
- 25–29 8,886
- 30–34 8,300
- 35–39 6,770
- 40–44 5,990
- 45–49 6,328
- 50–54 6,686
- 55–59 7,198
- 60–64 5,797
- 65–69 4,350
- 70–74 3,101
- 75–79 2,293
- 80+ 3,607

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

## Where is Lo Espejo?

Lo Espejo lies in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. It borders 5 other communes: Cerrillos, La Cisterna, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Bernardo and San Miguel. By area it is the 342nd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.4% of Santiago Province. The centre of Lo Espejo is about 8.1 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 33.5207° S, 70.6900° 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 Lo Espejo

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Lo Espejo: 2 memorials.
- Fuente de la poesía chilena · memorial
- Lía Paz Mora Carrasco · memorial

### Nearby, outside Lo Espejo
- Happyland Park · theme park, Cerrillos 2.6 km
- Barco Pirata · attraction, Cerrillos 2.6 km
- Casa Museo Alberto Bachelet Martínez (Ex-Nido 20) · museum, La Cisterna 2.7 km
- Cisterna · memorial, La Cisterna 2.8 km
- Homenaje a Salomón Sack · memorial, Cerrillos 3.0 km
- Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo de Los Cerrillos · museum, Cerrillos 3.1 km
- Claudio Fredes Mena · memorial, Pedro Aguirre Cerda 3.3 km
- Ciudad del Niño · ruins, San Miguel 3.7 km
- Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio · museum, Cerrillos 3.7 km
- Monumento Histórico y Sitio de Memoria Escuela de Especialidades de la Base Aérea El Bosque · memorial, El Bosque 4.2 km
- Memoria al Padre André Jarlán · memorial, Pedro Aguirre Cerda 4.3 km
- Hangar Histórico "Teniente Víctor Contreras Guzmán" · memorial, El Bosque 4.3 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: Lo Espejo
- 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 17 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 192 km

### Nearest railway station

Lo Espejo (Lo Espejo), about 0.8 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 18:41).

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 Lo Espejo

Open gazetteers list 22 villages, towns and localities in Lo Espejo.
- José María Caro Rodríguez
- Lo Espejo
- Nueva Lo Espejo (Lo Sierra D)
- Población Las Turbinas
- Población Lo Sierra
- Población Santa Adriana
- Población Santa Olga
- Pueblo Lo Espejo
- Villa Abriendo Las Puertas
- Villa Alcalde Atilio Mendoza
- Villa Clara Estrella
- Villa Gil de Castro
- Villa Gilberto Moreno
- Villa La Obra de Ladrillo
- Villa Las Dunas
- Villa Las Palmeras
- Villa Los Lebreles
- Villa Los Parques
- Villa Santa Ana
- Villa Santa Anita
- Villa Sur Anexo
- Villa Valenzuela Llanos (Barrio Chino)

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

## Weather in Lo Espejo 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 Lo Espejo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Consultorio Julio Acuña · Lo Espejo | 0.7 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Lo Espejo | 1.0 km | Map |
| ATM | Cajero Banco Estado · Pedro Aguirre Cerda | 2.5 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec Gran Avenida Con Vespucio · Lo Espejo | 0.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | Motel Francia · La Cisterna | 1.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Carshopping · Lo Espejo | 0.6 km | Map |
| School | Jardin Marcela Paz · Lo Espejo | 0.2 km | Map |
| College | Cpech · Cerrillos | 2.2 km | Map |
| Police station | 40 Comisaría Fuerzas Especiales · Lo Espejo | 1.6 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 Lo Espejo

Places mapped inside Lo Espejo in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 4
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 52
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 43
- Police stations 7
- Dental clinics 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 Santiago Province
- Cerrillos
- Cerro Navia
- Conchalí
- El Bosque
- Estación Central
- Huechuraba
- Independencia
- La Cisterna
- La Florida
- La Granja
- La Pintana
- La Reina
- Las Condes
- Lo Barnechea
- 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 Lo Espejo? In Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of Lo Espejo? 102,530 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lo Espejo? About 36 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lo Espejo? About 12,534 people per km²
- What borders Lo Espejo? Cerrillos, La Cisterna, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Bernardo and San Miguel
- What is there to see in Lo Espejo? Fuente de la poesía chilena, Lía Paz Mora Carrasco
- What time zone is Lo Espejo in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Lo Espejo? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Lo Espejo? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lo Espejo? 22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Lo Espejo? September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lo Espejo? Consultorio Julio Acuña, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lo Espejo? Banco Estado, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Lo Espejo? Cajero Banco Estado, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lo Espejo? Copec Gran Avenida Con Vespucio, about 0.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Lo Espejo? 3 mapped
- How many banks are in Lo Espejo? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lo Espejo? 4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lo Espejo? CL13116 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 8.18 km²
- P-code: CL13116
- Province: Santiago Province

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