# Lo Prado Commune, Santiago Province – Population & Villages

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Commune · Santiago Province 

# Lo Prado

Lo Prado is a commune of Chile in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated **103,732 people** in 2022 on 7 km² (about 15,861 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 154 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 103,732people (2022)
- 6.5km²
- 154mapped services
- 509 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Lo Prado?

Lo Prado had an estimated **103,732 people** in 2022 — 1.7% of Santiago Province, 59th of 345 communes. There are 1,024 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Santiago Province figure of 1,024). Spread over 7 km², that is about **15,861 people per km²**, 3rd of 345 communes.

17.1% of people are children under 15 and 16.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 36 across Santiago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,812**

5–9 ****5,986**

10–14 ****5,973**

15–19 ****5,987**

20–24 ****7,517**

25–29 ****8,549**

30–34 ****8,344**

35–39 ****7,123**

40–44 ****7,361**

45–49 ****7,304**

50–54 ****6,344**

55–59 ****5,674**

60–64 ****5,123**

65–69 ****5,270**

70–74 ****4,716**

75–79 ****3,254**

80+ ****3,395**

Source: [UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-chl).

## Where is Lo Prado?

Lo Prado lies in [Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/), [Región Metropolitana de Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 4 other communes: [Cerro Navia](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/cerro-navia/), [Estación Central](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/estacion-central/), [Pudahuel](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/pudahuel/) and [Quinta Normal](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/quinta-normal/). By area it is the 344th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.3% of [Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/region-metropolitana-de-santiago/santiago/). The centre of Lo Prado is about 7.1 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 33.4470° S, 70.7233° W.

Source: [La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-chl).

## Things to see in and around Lo Prado

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Lo Prado: 1 monument; 1 ruins.

- Fuente Memorial del Detenido Desaparecido y Ejecutado Político de la Comuna de Lo Prado · monument
- Mundo Mágico · ruins

### Nearby, outside Lo Prado

- Cub de Rayuela la Estrella Roja · attraction, Estación Central1.8 km
- James Fuentes · memorial, Estación Central2.4 km
- Coke · memorial, Pudahuel2.4 km
- Memorial Detenidos Desaparecidos y Ejecutados Políticos de Villa Francia · memorial, Estación Central2.8 km
- Humedal Urbano Río Mapocho · nature reserve, Quinta Normal2.8 km
- Felipe Morales · memorial, Estación Central3.0 km
- Tony Caluga · memorial, Estación Central3.0 km
- Paseo Palestina · memorial, Estación Central3.1 km
- Pila del Ganso · memorial, Estación Central3.2 km
- Tachuela Chico · memorial, Estación Central3.2 km
- Paul Brayan Muñoz A. · memorial, Estación Central3.3 km
- Sitio Histórico Ex Escuela Normal Superior José Abelardo Núñez (JAN) · memorial, Estación Central3.5 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Lo Prado

- Time zoneUTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- CurrencyPeso (CLP)
- Country calling code+56
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType C, L · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports

- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago8.3 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza192 km

### Nearest railway station

Alameda (Estación Central), about 4.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.3 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)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Prado

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Lo Prado. The largest with a recorded population: Lo Prado (104,316).

- Barrio Jardín de Lo Prado
- El Retamo
- Lo Prado
- Población Golda Meier
- Población La Cañada Norte
- Población Manuel Rodríguez
- Villa Alcalde Benedicto Flores
- Villa Erradicación San Luis
- Villa Lago Poniente
- Villa Lautaro
- Villa Londres

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Weather in Lo Prado 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lo Prado

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Medico MAHENJAC · Lo Prado 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44404&mlon=-70.71999#map=17/-33.44404/-70.71999) 

Bank Bancoestado · Lo Prado 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44335&mlon=-70.71651#map=17/-33.44335/-70.71651) 

ATM Santander Bank ATM · Estación Central 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.45710&mlon=-70.70335#map=17/-33.45710/-70.70335) 

Petrol pump Aramco · Lo Prado 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44467&mlon=-70.72398#map=17/-33.44467/-70.72398) 

Hotel motel · Lo Prado 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44469&mlon=-70.72905#map=17/-33.44469/-70.72905) 

Mall MacOnline · Lo Prado 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44701&mlon=-70.72479#map=17/-33.44701/-70.72479) 

School Escuela Básica My Garden School Portales · Lo Prado 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44488&mlon=-70.72149#map=17/-33.44488/-70.72149) 

College Farmacias del Dr. Simi · Lo Prado 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44391&mlon=-70.72351#map=17/-33.44391/-70.72351) 

Police station 44A Comisaría de Lo Prado · Lo Prado 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.44301&mlon=-70.71618#map=17/-33.44301/-70.71618) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lo Prado

Places mapped inside Lo Prado in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals6
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools52
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies19
- Restaurants58
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics5

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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 Espejo
- 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 Prado?In Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of Lo Prado?103,732 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lo Prado?About 38 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lo Prado?About 15,861 people per km²
- What borders Lo Prado?Cerro Navia, Estación Central, Pudahuel and Quinta Normal
- What is there to see in Lo Prado?Fuente Memorial del Detenido Desaparecido y Ejecutado Político de la Comuna de Lo Prado, Mundo Mágico
- What time zone is Lo Prado in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Lo Prado?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Lo Prado?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lo Prado?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Lo Prado?September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lo Prado?Centro Medico MAHENJAC, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lo Prado?Bancoestado, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Lo Prado?Santander Bank ATM, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lo Prado?Aramco, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Lo Prado?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Lo Prado?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lo Prado?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lo Prado?CL13117 (OCHA common operational dataset)