Quintero
Quintero · Chile
This coastal town in Chile's Valparaíso Region with scenic viewpoints along its shoreline, Quintero holds a place in Chilean history as the country's first port, established during Diego de Almagro's expedition. It sits a short drive north of Valparaíso, itself near UNESCO-listed heritage in the wider region. Heavy industry, including the Fundición Ventanas smelter, operates within the commune alongside the town.
- Population31,923
- Nearest water from center 5.7 km3.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Climate · monthly averages
J
18°64°
0mm0.0in
F
18°64°
0mm0.1in
M
17°63°
5mm0.2in
A
15°59°
15mm0.6in
M
13°56°
50mm2.0in
J
12°53°
105mm4.1in
J
11°52°
60mm2.3in
A
11°52°
55mm2.1in
S
12°54°
25mm1.0in
O
14°57°
15mm0.6in
N
15°60°
5mm0.1in
D
17°62°
5mm0.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗