Quintero

Quintero is a Chilean city and commune in Valparaíso Province, in the Valparaíso Region, 30 kilometers north of Valparaíso. The commune spans an area of 147.5 km2 (57 sq mi). It was the first port in the country, created during the expedition of Diego de Almagro. Fundición Ventanas and other heavy industries are located in the commune of Quintero.

Quintero
Quintero town hall


Quintero
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 32°47′S 71°32′Wcity
CountryChile
RegionValparaíso
ProvinceValparaíso
Founded1536
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeMauricio Carrasco Pardo (Ind)
Area
  Total147.5 km2 (57.0 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total25,299
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
  Urban
18,719
  Rural
2,455
DemonymQuinterano
Sex
  Men10,390
  Women10,784
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 32
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)
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