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Arauco, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Arauco is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 24,659. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arauco
Arauco is a city and commune in Chile, located in Arauco Province in the Bío Bío Region. The region was a Moluche aillarehue. The Spanish settlements founded here during the Conquest of Chile were destroyed on numerous occasions by the Mapuche during the Arauco War.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,659 |
| Population Density | 10,361 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.2463°, -73.3175° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arauco
Arauco is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 24,659. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Arauco
Arauco has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (19°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 444 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2463°N, 73.3175°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 131 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 100 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 53 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 39 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 85 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 70 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 88 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 53 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 62 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antuco (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 175 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 181 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 189 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 198 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in |
Arauco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Arauco
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Valle Ramadillas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Integral Adultos Paul Percival Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Sonrisas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela vicente millan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Pemerehue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica César Monsalve Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Brisas del Mar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Armando Wiesse Fuente-Alba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hugo Cabrera Aguirre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Carlos Saez Saez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Arauco | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Cerro Colorado | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Francisco de Asis Arauco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Arauco | - | - | - | - |
| Edelmira Vergara | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Carampangue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica de Carampangue F-728 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mare Nostrum | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Felipe de Arauco A-50 | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Los Canelitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Valle Arauco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arauco
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Venus Radio Fm Chile | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Interamericana | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Kawaii Anime Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Llacolén | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiofavoritaranchera | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Rural Chile | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Catalina | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio El Carbón | news | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio UdeC - Universidad de Concepción | classical, jazz | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CTM Radio | - | OGG | |
| Radio UdeC | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad del Bío-Bío | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina FM | musica romantica, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arauco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codescar | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Mina Chiflón del Diablo | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Lota | ||||
| Museo Histórico Puchoco Schwager | ||||
| Museo Histórico, Minero y Paleontológico Profesor Óscar Seguel Morales | ||||
| Museo Interactivo Recreación de una Mina de Carbón | ||||
| Museo Multicultural e Histórico Raices | ||||
| Museo Popular de Coronel |
Libraries in Arauco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Mariño de Lobera | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arauco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Lota | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Tortilleras |
Restaurants in Arauco
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arauco
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arauco
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arauco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Arauco
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arauco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arauco
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | Large Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Pehuenches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arauco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Arauco |
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arauco
What is the population of Arauco?
Arauco has a population of 24,659 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 10,361 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arauco?
Arauco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.