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Bulnes, Chile
Ñuble · Chile
Bulnes is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 12,715. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bulnes
Bulnes is a Chilean city and commune in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,715 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.7423°, -72.2985° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Ñuble |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bulnes
Bulnes is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 12,715. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Bulnes
Bulnes has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 913 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 181.4 sq mi (469.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7423°N, 72.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 87 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 66 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 69 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 80 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 66 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 112 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 151 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 179 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 184 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 184 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 190 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 193 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in |
Bulnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in Bulnes
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Teresa de Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eduardo Frei Montalba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pueblo Seco - Santa Clara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Rucapequén | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Manuel Bulnes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Clara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Publica Celia Urrutia Prieto E-303 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Santa Cruz de Larqui | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Medio San Esteban | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Amanecer | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico San Esteban | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Evarista Ogalde | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Básico San Esteban | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica y Tecnologica Diferencial Laura Vicuña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Caracol | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Estanques | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Polivalente Adultos de Itata | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Llollinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Caserio Linares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Rincón del Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Bulnes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Eluney | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bulnes
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cariñosa | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Contigo | christian, cueca | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Contexto Ñuble | non-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO 24/7 | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| La Discusión | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isadora | - | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Bulnes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Taller Azul | ||||
| Museo Batalla de Membrillar | ||||
| Museo Claudio Arrau León | ||||
| Museo Internacional de la Gráfica | ||||
| Museo Marta Colvin | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueológico Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes | ||||
| Museo San Francisco |
Libraries in Bulnes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arturo Matte Alessandri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gladys Patricia Venegas Urra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pueblo Seco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal San Nicolás | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Quillón Patricio Navarrete Garretón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Volodia Teitelboim V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bulnes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Ganadera Car | |||||
| Mercado de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Persa San Rafael | |||||
| Persa Cordillera |
Hotels in Bulnes
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bulnes
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bulnes
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bulnes
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bulnes
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bulnes
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bulnes
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bulnes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bulnes
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Atacalco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hospital Villa Baviera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Morros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamanqui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Eugenia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siberia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bulnes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
Treatment Centers in Bulnes
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Agrupación Rehabilitadora de Alcohólicos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bulnes
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Corporación de iglesias evangélicas pentecostales apostólicas | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Santísima Cruz de Bulnes | |
| Testigos de jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bulnes
What is the population of Bulnes?
Bulnes has a population of 12,715 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 181.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bulnes?
Bulnes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.