Pomaire is a town in the commune of Melipilla in Melipilla Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. Natural clay abundant in the hills surrounding the town bolstered a thriving pottery industry in the community.^{[citation needed]}

In the village there is a tradition of giving Chanchitos, little pig statuettes to friends and family members to bring good luck.^{[citation needed]}

33°39′S 71°10′W / 33.650°S 71.167°W / -33.650; -71.167