Viña del Mar
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Viña del MarCountry: Chile
Viña del Mar by the Numbers:
Population: 294,000
Elevation: 1,739 feet
Average Precipitation: 13.4 inches/year
Average January Temperature: 70 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 47 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: manufacturing, textiles, footwear, iron and steel production
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code: 56
Area Code: 32
Did You Know?
Vina del Mar is the birthplace of Patricia Demick (born January 27th, 1972), who made history by becoming Chile's first-ever boxing world champion, male or female.
The Armenian national football [soccer] team suffered their worst defeat in history at Vina del Mar, where they lost to the Chilean national team 7 to 0.
The important Swedish pop band Ace of Base held their largest concert ever in Vina del Mar in 1996, where they performed before 20,000 of their fans!
Orientation:
Viña del Mar lies on the coast of Chile and is located 74 km northwest of Santiago. The city is situated between the majestic Andes Mountains on the east and the Pacific coast on the west.
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