Commune · Santiago Province
# Macul

Macul is a commune of Chile in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. It had an estimated 137,079 people in 2022 on 13 km² (about 10,709 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 301 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 137,079 people (2022)
- 12.8 km²
- 301 mapped services
- 573 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Macul?

Macul had an estimated 137,079 people in 2022 — 2.2% of Santiago Province, 49th of 345 communes. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Santiago Province figure of 1,024). Spread over 13 km², that is about 10,709 people per km², 17th of 345 communes.

15.8% of people are children under 15 and 15.9% 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 46 children and older people.
- 0–4 7,338
- 5–9 7,103
- 10–14 7,197
- 15–19 7,132
- 20–24 9,080
- 25–29 11,920
- 30–34 13,214
- 35–39 11,096
- 40–44 9,371
- 45–49 8,578
- 50–54 7,874
- 55–59 7,935
- 60–64 7,450
- 65–69 6,730
- 70–74 5,535
- 75–79 4,037
- 80+ 5,489

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

## Where is Macul?

Macul lies in Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: La Florida, Peñalolén, San Joaquín and Ñuñoa. By area it is the 333rd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.6% of Santiago Province. The centre of Macul is about 5.9 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 33.4903° S, 70.5994° 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 Macul

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Macul: 4 memorials; 3 museums; 1 attraction.
- Complejo Andrónico Luksic Abaroa · museum
- Museo CSD Colo Colo · museum
- Museo Macul Vimasur · museum
- Bodegas de la Viña Santa Carolina · attraction
- Detenidos Desaparecidos de la UC · memorial
- Padre Juan Rens Peeters · memorial
- Rotary Club Macul · memorial
- Sitio de Memoria Venda Sexy · memorial

### Nearby, outside Macul
- Sergio Tormen Méndez · memorial, Ñuñoa 2.4 km
- Túnel Sur · memorial, Ñuñoa 2.5 km
- Museo Geológico Sernageomin · museum, Ñuñoa 2.5 km
- Memorial a Víctimas de Violación de DD.HH. Tres y Cuatro Álamos · memorial, San Joaquín 2.6 km
- Sitio de Memoria Centro de Detención Tres y Cuatro Álamos · memorial, San Joaquín 2.6 km
- Presidente Doctor Salvador Allende Gossens · memorial, San Joaquín 2.8 km
- Museo de Arte Popular Americano Tomás Lago (MAPA) · museum, Ñuñoa 2.8 km
- Plataforma Cultural Juan Gómez Millas · gallery, Ñuñoa 2.8 km
- Homenaje a Trabajadores de Cordones Industriales · memorial, Ñuñoa 2.9 km
- Circuito de la Memoria · memorial, Ñuñoa 2.9 km
- Memorial Población La Legua · memorial, San Joaquín 3.0 km
- Graderías Andes Norte · memorial, Ñuñoa 3.0 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: Macul
- 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 20 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 183 km

### Nearest railway station

Pedro Aguirre Cerda (Pedro Aguirre Cerda), about 7.6 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:26) 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 Macul

Open gazetteers list 12 villages, towns and localities in Macul.
- Barrio Industrial Santa Carolina
- Los Húsares
- Macul
- Población Chacarrillas
- Población Santa Julia
- Población Vicuña Mackenna Sur
- Villa La Arboleda
- Villa Lican Ray
- Villa Macul
- Villa Macul Oriente
- Villa Santa Elena
- Villa Universidad Católica

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

## Weather in Macul 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 Macul
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Grupo Salud HBS · Macul | 0.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Macul | 0.5 km | Map |
| ATM | Santander · Macul | 1.5 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec · Macul | 0.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Macul Hostal · Macul | 1.0 km | Map |
| Mall | Metro De Beijing, China · Peñalolén | 1.5 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Especial Serafin · Macul | 0.3 km | Map |
| College | Escuela de Teatro de Macul · Macul | 0.6 km | Map |
| Police station | 46 Comisaría Macul · Macul | 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 Macul

Places mapped inside Macul in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 8
- Banks 11
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 13
- Hotels 3
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 73
- Colleges and universities 32
- Pharmacies 20
- Restaurants 123
- Police stations 4
- 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
- Independencia
- La Cisterna
- La Florida
- La Granja
- La Pintana
- La Reina
- Las Condes
- Lo Barnechea
- Lo Espejo
- Lo Prado
- 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 Macul? In Santiago Province, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- What is the population of Macul? 137,079 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Macul? About 38 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Macul? About 10,709 people per km²
- What borders Macul? La Florida, Peñalolén, San Joaquín and Ñuñoa
- What is there to see in Macul? Bodegas de la Viña Santa Carolina, Complejo Andrónico Luksic Abaroa, Detenidos Desaparecidos de la UC, Museo CSD Colo Colo
- What time zone is Macul in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Macul? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Macul? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Macul? 12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Macul? September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Macul? Grupo Salud HBS, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Macul? Banco Estado, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Macul? Santander, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Macul? Copec, about 0.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Macul? 8 mapped
- How many banks are in Macul? 11 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Macul? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Macul? 13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Macul? CL13118 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 12.8 km²
- P-code: CL13118
- Province: Santiago Province

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