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Cauquenes, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Cauquenes is a mid-size city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 38,522. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cauquenes
Cauquenes, a city and commune in Chile, is the capital of the Cauquenes Province and is located in the Maule Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,522 |
| Population Density | 7,241 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.9671°, -72.3225° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cauquenes
Cauquenes is a mid-size city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 38,522. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Cauquenes
Cauquenes has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (19°C), the coldest is Jul (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.9671°N, 72.3225°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 55 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 115 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 130 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 111 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 71 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 91 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 115 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 145 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 148 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 165 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 179 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 182 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
Cauquenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Cauquenes
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFT San Agustín | University | - | Visit → |
| CFT San Agustín | University | - | , |
| Liceo Antonio Varas | College | - | , |
Schools in Cauquenes
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Politécnico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Maria Gonzalez Vera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Javiera Carrera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Conquistadores | - | - | - | - |
| Ciudad del Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Porongo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Adultos Promaucaes | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Antonio Varas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Artistica Barrio Estación | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Garden College | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Claudina Urrutia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Independencia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Aníbal Pinto | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Enseñarte | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Inmaculada Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Blanco Encalada | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario de Cauquenes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rosa O'Higgins | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Chorrillos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ester Urrutia de Ruiz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Enseñarte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Niño Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pablo Neruda | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Lenguaje Cauquenes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manso Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos Rodriguez Urrutia | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cauquenes
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Contigo | christian, cueca | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Cauquenes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Reconstrucción | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Cultural de Cauquenes |
Libraries in Cauquenes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Chanco | 0.0 |
Hotels in Cauquenes
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cauquenes
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cauquenes
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cauquenes
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cauquenes
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cauquenes
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cauquenes
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cauquenes
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cauquenes
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cauquenes
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cauquenes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cauquenes
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Morros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piedra Negra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quivolgo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Eugenia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cauquenes
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Cargo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cauquenes
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Difunta Correa | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Casa sobre la Roca | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesseses | |
| Parroquia Matriz San Pedro | |
| Parroquia San Alfonso | |
| Parroquia San Francisco |
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What is the population of Cauquenes?
Cauquenes has a population of 38,522 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 7,241 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cauquenes?
Cauquenes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.