Paiguano

Paiguano is an agricultural commune in Elqui Province located in northern Chile's Coquimbo Region. The town sits within mountainous terrain where farming activities and small-scale communities form the backbone of local life.

The settlement grew as a farming center in mountainous terrain where agriculture has long been central to survival. Today it functions as an administrative hub serving the surrounding rural regions.

Representatives Mario Bertolino and Marcelo Díaz serve the 7th electoral district while senators Evelyn Matthei Fornet and Jorge Pizarro Soto represent the region.

The commune sits at varying elevations in Andean terrain, so expect changing weather conditions throughout the year. Visiting during the warmer months makes navigation easier as mountain roads are more accessible.

The commune maintains a low population density of 2.8 inhabitants per square kilometer, spreading across its extensive mountainous geography.

Location: Elqui Province

Elevation above the sea: 3,334 m

Website: https://munipaihuano.cl

GPS coordinates: -30.02884,-70.51708

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53