Commune · Petorca Province
# Papudo

Papudo is a commune of Chile in Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region. It had an estimated 6,331 people in 2022 on 167 km² (about 38 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 79 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 6,331 people (2022)
- 167 km²
- 79 mapped services
- 84 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Papudo?

Papudo had an estimated 6,331 people in 2022 — 7.5% of Petorca Province, 293rd of 345 communes. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (below the Petorca Province figure of 1,028). Spread over 167 km², that is about 38 people per km², 153rd of 345 communes.

18.0% of people are children under 15 and 15.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 39 across Petorca Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 353
- 5–9 352
- 10–14 434
- 15–19 372
- 20–24 355
- 25–29 432
- 30–34 482
- 35–39 423
- 40–44 436
- 45–49 432
- 50–54 472
- 55–59 433
- 60–64 393
- 65–69 321
- 70–74 236
- 75–79 189
- 80+ 216

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

## Where is Papudo?

Papudo lies in Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile. It borders 2 other communes: La Ligua and Zapallar. By area it is the 276th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 3.6% of Petorca Province. The centre of Papudo is about 128 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 32.4778° S, 71.3676° 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 Papudo

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Papudo: 4 nature reserves; 2 beachs.
- Bien Nacional Protegido Humedal de Papudo · nature reserve
- Humedal Urbano Estero Agua Salada · nature reserve
- Humedal Urbano Laguna El Totoral · nature reserve
- Santuario de la naturaleza salinas de Pullally y dunas de Longotoma · nature reserve
- Lilén · beach
- Playa Las Salinas · beach

### Nearby, outside Papudo
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Salinas de Pullally - Dunas de Longotoma · nature reserve, La Ligua 9.5 km
- Playa Punta Pite Sur · beach, Zapallar 9.8 km
- Mirador Quebrada del Tigre · viewpoint, Zapallar 11 km
- Bosques de Zapallar · viewpoint, Zapallar 11 km
- Estatua El Cristo · memorial, Zapallar 11 km
- Parque El Boldo · nature reserve, Zapallar 11 km
- Mirador Piedras Blancas · viewpoint, Zapallar 12 km
- Mirador El Secreto · viewpoint, Zapallar 12 km
- Isla seca · viewpoint, Zapallar 12 km
- Mirador Las Garzas · viewpoint, Zapallar 12 km
- Cerro de La Cruz · viewpoint, Zapallar 13 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Cerro de La Cruz · nature reserve, Zapallar 13 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: Papudo
- 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 115 km
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza 244 km

### Nearest railway station

El Melón (Nogales), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.3 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Jun (about 10.0 hours, sunrise around 08:44, sunset around 18:46).

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 Papudo

Open gazetteers list 25 villages, towns and localities in Papudo. The largest with a recorded population: Papudo (4,015). Settlements here lie between about 21 m and 112 m above sea level (median 84 m).
- Agua Salada
- Aguas Blancas
- Aire Mar
- Cabo Verde
- Caleta La Ligua
- Campo Mar
- Casas Sol de Puyai
- El Pangue
- El Peumo
- El Romeral
- El Tomé
- Huaquén del Mar
- Las Bandurrias
- Lomas de Papudo
- Los Boldos
- Los Corrales
- Mirador Punta Pite
- Papudo
- Población Nueva Irarrázabal
- Pullally
- Pullally Poniente
- Punta Pullally
- Punta Puyai
- Quinquimo
- Villa Almendral

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Papudo

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.
- Estero El Espinal
- Estero El Pangue
- Quebrada El Cobre
- Quebrada Los Culenes
- Quebrada de Jauniro
- Quebrada del Belloto
- Río La Ligua

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 1 lagoon.
- Laguna de Pullalli
- Punta Cañas
- Punta La Ligua
- Punta Lilén

### Hills and mountains

13 hills; 7 mountains; 3 peaks; 2 mountain passes.
- Cerro Cenizas · 763 m
- Cerro Ceniza · 750 m
- Cerro La Higuera · 677 m
- Tebal · 649 m
- Cerro El Tigre · 576 m
- Alto El Boldo · 531 m
- Cerro Los Cardos · 528 m
- Cerro El Cobre · 510 m
- Portezuelo de la Ceniza · 432 m
- Cerro San Andrés · 403 m
- Monte Papudo · 399 m
- Paso de Mahuida · 393 m
- Cerro Los Padres · 338 m
- Cerro Las Eras · 314 m
- Cerro Quillay · 277 m
- Cerro Divisadero de Papudo · 271 m
- Cerro Traro · 170 m
- Cerro Gamboa · 162 m
- Divisadero Chico · 122 m
- Cerro Corrales · 114 m
- Cerro Canasta · 103 m
- Cerro Blanco · 93 m
- Cerro Espinal · 87 m
- Cerro Piedra Alta · 84 m

…and 1 more.

### Getting around

1 railway station.
- Estación Papudo

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 Papudo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Petorca Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 283 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (70 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 20 | 2 |
| Feb | 20 | 3 |
| Mar | 19 | 4 |
| Apr | 16 | 11 |
| May | 14 | 54 |
| Jun | 12 | 70 |
| Jul | 11 | 56 |
| Aug | 12 | 48 |
| Sep | 13 | 15 |
| Oct | 15 | 12 |
| Nov | 17 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 3 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Papudo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro Medicina Biologica Dr. Stevens · La Ligua | 11 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Edwards-Citi · Zapallar | 12 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Aramco · Papudo | 7.5 km | Map |
| Hotel | Casa Wilson · Papudo | 7.2 km | Map |
| Mall | Galeria Los Lucumos · La Ligua | 13 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Rural Pullally · Papudo | 6.7 km | Map |
| College | CFT Ucevalpo Sede Laligua · La Ligua | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Carretera Petorca · Papudo | 6.2 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 Papudo

Places mapped inside Papudo in open map data, by type.
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 14
- Schools 4
- Pharmacies 2
- Restaurants 54
- Police stations 2
- 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 Petorca Province
- Cabildo
- La Ligua
- Petorca
- Zapallar

## Quick answers
- Where is Papudo? In Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile
- What is the population of Papudo? 6,331 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Papudo? About 40 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Papudo? About 38 people per km²
- What borders Papudo? La Ligua and Zapallar
- What is there to see in Papudo? Bien Nacional Protegido Humedal de Papudo, Humedal Urbano Estero Agua Salada, Humedal Urbano Laguna El Totoral, Lilén
- What time zone is Papudo in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Papudo? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Papudo? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Papudo? 25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Papudo? Settlements lie between 21 m and 112 m
- What is the highest point in Papudo? Cerro Cenizas (763 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Papudo? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Papudo? Centro Medicina Biologica Dr. Stevens, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Papudo? Banco Edwards-Citi, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Papudo? Aramco, about 7.5 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Papudo? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Papudo? CL05403 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 167.1 km²
- P-code: CL05403
- Province: Petorca Province

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