San Antonio, Chile facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio
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Panorama of the port of San Antonio, before the construction of a mall which obstructed the view of the port.
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| Nickname(s):
Principal Port (Puerto Principal)
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| Country | Chile | ||||
| Region | Valparaíso | ||||
| Province | San Antonio | ||||
| Founded | 1894 | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 404.5 km2 (156.2 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||||
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Total | 87,675 | ||||
| • Density | 216.749/km2 (561.38/sq mi) | ||||
| • Urban | 83,435 | ||||
| • Rural | 3,770 | ||||
| Demonym(s) | Sanantonian | ||||
| Sex | |||||
| • Men | 42,843 | ||||
| • Women | 44,362 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (Chile Time (CLT)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (Chile Summer Time (CLST)) | ||||
| Area code(s) | +56 35 | ||||
| Climate | Csa | ||||
| Website | Official website: http://www.sanantonio.cl | ||||
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San Antonio is a busy Chilean port city. It's also a commune and the main city of the San Antonio Province in the Valparaíso Region. San Antonio has become the most important port in Chile for moving goods, even bigger than Valparaíso in recent years. It's also a central spot for fishing along the Chilean coast.
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Geography of San Antonio
The city of San Antonio is built on hills and coastal sand dunes. It's located north of where the Maipo River meets the ocean. Two small rivers, called estuaries, divide the city: Arévalo in the north and El Sauce in the Llolleo area. San Antonio is located at about 33°35′S and 71°37′W. It shares borders with other towns like Cartagena to the north, Melipilla and the Maipo River to the east, and Santo Domingo and San Pedro to the south. The Pacific Ocean is to its west. The city covers an area of about 404.5 square kilometers.
Climate in San Antonio
San Antonio has a Mediterranean climate, which means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The ocean also affects its weather. The average temperature for the whole year is about 14°C. In January, which is summer in Chile, the average temperature is around 19°C. In July, during winter, it's about 8.2°C. The city gets about 570 millimeters of rain each year, with most of it falling in June.
| Climate data for San Antonio, Chile (1991–2020, extremes 1966–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.7 (92.7) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.4 (88.5) |
28.0 (82.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.7 (85.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.5 (88.7) |
33.7 (92.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.6 (69.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
16.8 (62.2) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
15.6 (60.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
19.6 (67.3) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.0 (60.8) |
15.8 (60.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
13.3 (55.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
11.3 (52.3) |
12.1 (53.8) |
13.4 (56.1) |
14.8 (58.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.3 (52.3) |
11.1 (52.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
8.1 (46.6) |
7.4 (45.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
5.3 (41.5) |
5.7 (42.3) |
6.3 (43.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
8.3 (46.9) |
10.1 (50.2) |
8.1 (46.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 3.0 (37.4) |
2.8 (37.0) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
0.4 (32.7) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.3 (0.01) |
2.4 (0.09) |
4.2 (0.17) |
20.5 (0.81) |
77.3 (3.04) |
122.0 (4.80) |
74.7 (2.94) |
68.3 (2.69) |
29.8 (1.17) |
14.5 (0.57) |
4.8 (0.19) |
3.8 (0.15) |
422.6 (16.64) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 28.4 |
| Source 1: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (precipitation days 1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
History of San Antonio
Long ago, about thirteen thousand years ago, nomadic hunters and gatherers were the first people to live in this part of Chile. They moved around, hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
San Antonio has faced some big challenges. In 1985, a strong earthquake hit Santiago, and it destroyed about 80% of San Antonio. Another earthquake in 2010 also affected the city's port. The port had to shut down for a short time but was back to working almost normally within a few days.
Population and People
According to a census in 2002, San Antonio had 87,205 people living there. Most of these people (about 95.7%) lived in the city areas, while a smaller number lived in the countryside. The population grew by about 11.6% between 1992 and 2002.
City Government
San Antonio is managed by a city council. The head of the council is called an alcalde (mayor), who is chosen by the people every four years. The mayor works with six council members to make decisions for the city.
Fun Things to Do in San Antonio
San Antonio is a great place for tourists! There's a special plan to create a tourist route that focuses on delicious local food, especially seafood, and wine. This plan helps connect local chefs, wine makers, and other businesses to create a unique experience for visitors.
Tourist Attractions
- El Paseo Bellamar: This is a beautiful walk along the seaside. You can see merchant ships, watch fishermen at work, and observe port activities.
- Mall Arauco San Antonio and Casino del Pacífico: These are modern places for shopping and entertainment right by the sea.
- Boat Tours: From a small cove called "la caleta Pintor Pacheco Altamarino," you can take boat tours around the port's bay.
- Fishing Market: At the San Antonio fishing market, you can buy fresh fish and shellfish.
- Grúa 82: This is a national monument where you can often see seals resting on the rocks.
- Municipal Museum of Natural Sciences and Archaeology: This museum has amazing collections about the native people who lived in this area long ago. It also shows the local wildlife. You can see huge skeletons of sea mammals, including a blue whale, a garden with local plants, aquariums, and a center that helps rescue and care for wild animals.
- Panoramic Viewpoints: You can get amazing views of the city from the hills of Cristo del Maipo, Centinela, and the viewpoint of 21 May.
- Llolleo: In this area, you'll find "La Plaza del Folclor" (The Plaza of Folklore) and another viewpoint on the "Cristo del Maipo" hill.
- Lo Gallardo: This is a town known for its handicrafts.
- Maipo River: The Maipo River has an impressive mouth where it meets the ocean, right by a fisherman's cove.
- Leyda Reservoir: This reservoir is home to many different kinds of water birds.
- Cuncumén: This small village is a typical Chilean country town located by the Maipo River.
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio (Chile) para niños
