San José de Maipo

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San José de Maipo, Mountain commune in Cordillera Province, Chile

San José de Maipo extends across 4,995 square kilometers at an altitude of 1,107 meters in the Andes Mountains southeast of Santiago.

The settlement originated in 1792 when Ambrosio O'Higgins established the town to support mining operations around San Pedro Nolasco in the Cordillera region.

The Parish Church of San José de Maipo functions as a center for local gatherings and musical performances by groups like the Orquesta de Cámara de Chile.

The area contains numerous hiking trails, stone quarries, agricultural lands for almond cultivation, and establishments offering food and accommodation services throughout the region.

The commune maintains the lowest population density in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, with only 2.7 inhabitants per square kilometer across its territory.

Location: Cordillera Province

Inception: July 16, 1792

Website: http://sanjosedemaipo.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.63333,-70.36667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54

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