La Cisterna

La Cisterna is a residential commune in the southern part of Santiago Metropolitan Region, divided by the Vespucio Sur ring road. The area contains multiple neighborhoods connected by major avenues and local streets.

The commune was established in 1925 as an administrative unit through territorial division. It later lost territory in 1991 when the new communes of El Bosque and Lo Espejo were separated from it.

The municipal council manages local development through eight elected representatives and a mayor, reflecting the democratic structure of Chilean territorial administration.

Three metro stations along Gran Avenida – La Cisterna, El Parrón, and Lo Ovalle – connect this area to Santiago's public transportation network. Complementary tram and bus lines enhance accessibility throughout the region.

The territory maintains a population density of 9,012 inhabitants per square kilometer, with demographic statistics indicating an older average age than the Chilean national mean.

Location: Santiago province

Inception: May 30, 1925

Elevation above the sea: 570 m

Website: https://cisterna.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.53483,-70.66406

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08