Commune · Los Andes Province
# San Esteban

San Esteban is a commune of Chile in Los Andes Province, Valparaíso Region. It had an estimated 21,226 people in 2022 on 1,377 km² (about 15 per km²). 79 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 21,226 people (2022)
- 1,377 km²
- 50 mapped services
- 1,080 m typical elevation

## How many people live in San Esteban?

San Esteban had an estimated 21,226 people in 2022 — 17.9% of Los Andes Province, 166th of 345 communes. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Los Andes Province figure of 1,037). Spread over 1,377 km², that is about 15 people per km², 227th of 345 communes.

20.6% of people are children under 15 and 13.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 37 across Los Andes Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,344
- 5–9 1,542
- 10–14 1,484
- 15–19 1,286
- 20–24 1,225
- 25–29 1,483
- 30–34 1,651
- 35–39 1,535
- 40–44 1,555
- 45–49 1,465
- 50–54 1,370
- 55–59 1,267
- 60–64 1,128
- 65–69 954
- 70–74 731
- 75–79 535
- 80+ 671

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

## Where is San Esteban?

San Esteban lies in Los Andes Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile. It borders 3 other communes: Los Andes, Putaendo and Santa María. By area it is the 103rd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 45.0% of Los Andes Province. The centre of San Esteban is about 92 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 32.6696° S, 70.3585° 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 San Esteban

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in San Esteban: 3 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 archaeological site.
- Parque Arqueologico Paidahuén · archaeological site
- Cascada El Cobre · waterfall
- Salto del Soldado · viewpoint
- Termas El Corazón · viewpoint
- Parque Municipal de San Esteban · attraction
- Petroglifos · attraction
- Viña San Esteban · attraction

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: San Esteban
- 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 90 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 148 km

### Nearest railway station

Vilcuya (Los Andes), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.3 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jun (about 10.0 hours, sunrise around 08:41, 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 San Esteban

Open gazetteers list 79 villages, towns and localities in San Esteban. The largest with a recorded population: San Esteban (17,090). Settlements here lie between about 821 m and 1,716 m above sea level (median 1,080 m).
- Avenida Santa Teresa
- Baños El Barro
- Bella Vista
- Callejón Los Jiménez
- Camino La Florida
- Camino a San Francisco
- Campos de Ahumada
- Campos de Ahumada Bajo
- Canabina
- Cariño Botado
- Cariño Botado - La Falda
- Carretera Antigua
- Condominio Alto San Esteban
- Covarrubias
- Doña Alicia
- El Algarrobo
- El Carrizo
- El Cobre
- El Estero
- El Gredal
- El Guape
- El Guapi
- El Higueral
- El Maqui
- El Membrillo
- El Sial
- El Villorrio
- El Águila
- Esperanza
- Foncea
- La Canabina
- La Ermita
- La Florida
- La Higuerita
- La Línea
- La Mesilla
- Las Delicias
- Las Golondrinas
- Las Juntas
- Las Vegas
- Llanos Sur
- Lo Blanco
- Lo Calvo
- Lo Camus
- Los Azules
- Los Chacayes
- Los Chacayes Interior
- Los Chalets
- Los Espinos
- Los Lillos
- Los Llanos Altos
- Los Olmos
- Los Queltehues
- Los Quilos
- Los Rulos
- Paidahuén
- Pajonal
- Primera Quebrada
- Primera Quebrada Interior
- Primera Quebrada Río
- Quebrada Honda
- Reyes
- Roma
- Río Colorado
- San Esteban
- San Francisco
- San Regis
- San Sebastián
- Tocornal
- Valle Cóndores
- Villa El Corazón
- Villa El Dorado
- Villa Génesis
- Villa La Estancia
- Villa Las Bandurrias
- Villa Los Olmos
- Villa Los Ríos
- Villa Los Volcanes
- Villa Sueño Dorado

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

## Landscape and landmarks of San Esteban

Named natural and historic features inside San Esteban, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

39 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Estero Columpios del Diablo
- Estero Lagunillas
- Estero Los Chacayes
- Estero Pocuro
- Estero de La Cañada
- Estero de La Gloria
- Estero de Las Piedras
- Estero de Leiva
- Estero de Los Azules
- Estero del Bolsillo
- Estero del Maitén
- Estero del Portillo Hondo
- Estero del Tocadillo
- Laguna de Tordillo
- Quebrada Agua del Maitén
- Quebrada Agua del Maitén
- Quebrada El Barro
- Quebrada El Carrizo
- Quebrada El Cobre
- Quebrada El Salado
- Quebrada Gualtatas
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada La Casa de Piedra
- Quebrada Las Conchitas

…and 16 more.

### Coast and islands

1 headland.
- Punta Redonda

### Hills and mountains

42 mountains; 14 mountain passes; 9 peaks; 9 hills.
- Cerro Pimentón · 4,569 m
- Nevado de Leiva · 4,520 m
- Cerro Tordillo · 4,412 m
- Cerro Techado · 4,389 m
- Cerro Altar · 4,361 m
- Portezuelo de los Indios · 4,317 m
- Paso del Volcán · 4,300 m
- Paso de Contrabandistas · 4,245 m
- Portezuelo de Contrabandistas · 4,240 m
- Cerro Yeguas Heladas · 4,206 m
- Cerro Las Llaretas · 4,031 m
- Cerro Glorieta · 3,993 m
- Cerro Los Toldos · 3,983 m
- Cerro Potrero Escondido · 3,962 m
- Cerro Mancilla · 3,954 m
- Portezuelo de Pedro Pablo · 3,894 m
- Punta Farellones · 3,877 m
- Cerro Punta Redonda · 3,861 m
- Morro Barros Negros · 3,861 m
- Cerro Loma Amarilla · 3,831 m
- Paso del Rubio · 3,789 m
- Morro La Laguna · 3,766 m
- Cerro Los Columpios · 3,751 m
- Cerro Los Escalones · 3,715 m

…and 50 more.

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in San Esteban and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Los Andes Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 256 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (59 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 | 21 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 9 |
| Mar | 18 | 9 |
| Apr | 15 | 11 |
| May | 12 | 41 |
| Jun | 8 | 59 |
| Jul | 8 | 45 |
| Aug | 9 | 36 |
| Sep | 11 | 13 |
| Oct | 14 | 10 |
| Nov | 17 | 9 |
| Dec | 19 | 7 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Esteban
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Urgencia hospital los andes · Los Andes | 28 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · San Esteban | 25 km | Map |
| ATM | Santander · Los Andes | 29 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Los Andes | 26 km | Map |
| Hotel | San Francisco Lodge & Spa · San Esteban | 15 km | Map |
| Mall | Portal San Esteban · San Esteban | 27 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Hermano Fernando de la Fuente · San Esteban | 17 km | Map |
| College | Liceo San Esteban · San Esteban | 25 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia San Esteban · San Esteban | 25 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 San Esteban

Places mapped inside San Esteban in open map data, by type.
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 8
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 13
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 18
- Police stations 1
- 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 Los Andes Province
- Calle Larga
- Los Andes
- Rinconada

## Quick answers
- Where is San Esteban? In Los Andes Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile
- What is the population of San Esteban? 21,226 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Esteban? About 37 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Esteban? About 15 people per km²
- What borders San Esteban? Los Andes, Putaendo and Santa María
- What is there to see in San Esteban? Cascada El Cobre, Parque Arqueologico Paidahuén, Parque Municipal de San Esteban, Petroglifos
- What time zone is San Esteban in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in San Esteban? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in San Esteban? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Esteban? 79 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Esteban? Settlements lie between 821 m and 1,716 m
- What is the highest point in San Esteban? Cerro Pimentón (4,569 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Esteban? September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Esteban? Urgencia hospital los andes, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Esteban? Banco Estado, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Esteban? Santander, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Esteban? Shell, about 26 km from the centre
- How many banks are in San Esteban? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Esteban? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Esteban? CL05304 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 1,377.5 km²
- P-code: CL05304
- Province: Los Andes Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/valparaiso/los-andes/san-esteban/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.