Hijuelas

Hijuelas covers 267 square kilometers of land in the Valparaíso Region, with a population of 16,014 residents spread across urban and rural areas.

The settlement emerged from agricultural developments along the Aconcagua River, where indigenous communities first established farming practices before Spanish colonial arrival.

Local festivals focus on flower production, reflecting the region's status as Chile's primary flower producer, contributing nearly half of national flower exports.

The municipal administration center operates at Manuel Rodríguez 1665, providing services to residents and managing the commune's agricultural development programs.

Charles Darwin documented observations about the agricultural practices and natural landscapes of this area during his 19th-century explorations in Chile.

Location: Quillota Province

Elevation above the sea: 257 m

Website: http://hijuelas.cl

GPS coordinates: -32.80000,-71.16667

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:01