Quilicura, Commune in Santiago province, Chile.
Quilicura sits at an elevation of 485 meters in the northwestern section of Santiago Metropolitan Region, covering an area of 57.5 square kilometers.
The commune, established in 1902, derives its name from Mapudungun words kila and kura, referencing three distinctive stone formations that marked boundaries with Renca.
Between 1992 and 2002, the population increased by 207.7 percent, transforming the area from agricultural land into a mixed residential and industrial district.
The Santiago Metro Line 3 connects the commune to downtown Santiago, while major highways provide access to the international airport located 12 kilometers away.
The region maintains a quality of life index of 72.53 out of 100, with an average annual household income of US$39,302 recorded in 2011.
Location: Santiago province
Inception: August 10, 1901
Elevation above the sea: 485 m
Website: http://quilicura.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.36667,-70.75000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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