Maipú
Maipú is a commune in the Santiago Province in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile, forming part of the Greater Santiago conurbation. It was founded on 16 February 1821 and is historically significant as the site of the Battle of Maipú, where Chile's independence was consolidated.Places of Interest
Highlights: Cementerio Católico de Maipú and Votive Temple of Maipú.
Cementerio Católico de Maipú
Cemetery
Cementerio Católico de Maipú is a cemetery, which is situated 4 km east of Maipú.
Votive Temple of Maipú
Church
The Votive Temple of Maipú or Basilica of Our Lady… Votive Temple of Maipú is situated 4½ km east of Maipú.
Museo del Carmen de Maipú
Museum
Museo del Carmen de Maipú is a museum, which is situated 4½ km east of Maipú.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ciudad Satélite Maipú.
Ciudad Satélite Maipú
Quarter
Maipú
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Maipu”
- Location: Santiago province, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-33.5066° or 33° 30′ 24″ south
Longitude
-70.8123° or 70° 48′ 44″ west
Elevation
450 metres (1,476 feet)
Open location code
47RFF5VQ+93
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