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Villa Mercedes

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Villa Mercedes month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Villa Mercedes are typically January, March and December, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and June the wettest (about 345 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.811.53513.3
February27.012.31312.7
March23.210.44711.1
April17.98.11388.7
May14.06.01767.2
June11.54.73455.4
July11.23.62476.5
August12.24.22436.9
September14.45.01658.7
October16.86.011510.4
November20.68.46612.0
December24.410.23913.4

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People and places shaping Villa Mercedes

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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1856

    The city was founded by Governor Justo Daract on or around December 1, 1856, as Fortín Constitucional, a mixed civilian-military fort, to protect the territory against attacks by the Ranquel aboriginal tribes.

  2. Documented history · 1861

    The original name was changed in 1861 to Villa Mercedes by decision of the residents, who had adopted the Virgin of Mercy (Virgen de las Mercedes) as their patron.

  3. Documented history · 1875

    Villa Mercedes grew quickly after a railway line from Villa María on the Central Argentine line between Rosario and Córdoba, reached the town in 1875.

  4. Documented history · 1885

    Built by the State-owned company Ferrocarril Andino, the line was extended to San Juan in 1885 via San Luis and Mendoza.

  5. Foundation of Villa Mercedes

    Founded by Governor Justo Daract on or around December 1, 1856, as Fortín Constitucional.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Justo Daract

    Governor who founded Villa Mercedes on or around December 1, 1856, as Fortín Constitucional.

Local business and employers

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01 · Overview

Villa Mercedes, in brief

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02 · History

How Villa Mercedes took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Villa Mercedes

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Villa Mercedes

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Villa Mercedes

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Villa Mercedes

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Villa Mercedes

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08 · Questions

Questions about Villa Mercedes

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Mercedes

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01 · Q&A

Where is Villa Mercedes located and what are its coordinates?

Villa Mercedes is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -37.4042, -71.9795, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Villa Mercedes?

Villa Mercedes has a recorded population of approximately 131,936 and observes the America/Santiago time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Villa Mercedes?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Villa Mercedes include ES-CL, with CLP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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