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Chiguayante, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Chiguayante is a mid-size city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 84,718. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Chiguayante
Chiguayante is a Chilean city and commune in Concepción Province, Biobío Region. It is part of Greater Concepción.
People
Climate
| Population | 84,718 |
| Population Density | 2,540 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.9256°, -73.0284° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiguayante
Chiguayante is a mid-size city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 84,718. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Chiguayante
Chiguayante has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9256°N, 73.0284°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 | 90 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 139 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 11 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 9 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 51 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 11 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 20 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 158 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 178 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 193 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in |
Chiguayante has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (0.6").
Schools in Chiguayante
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Santa Inés | — | — | — | — |
| Kennedy School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Madre Paulina | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo C.H. Obispo San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Humanidades José Manuel Santos | — | — | — | — |
| Golden School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Altos de Chiguayante | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Gabriel González Videla | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pacific School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Bélgica | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Nivelación y de Capacitación para Adultos Madre María Nys | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Licanray | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Chileduca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Manquimávida | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pinares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencial ASPAUT Chiguayante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Grecia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Concepción Chiguayante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Hipólito Salas y Toro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Montesori | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Centro de Capacitación e Integración Laboral Kries | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Descubre Palabras | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Lenguaje Senderos de BioBio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Belén | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Porvenir School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Miguel de Cervantes | — | — | — | — |
| Centros de Educación Integrada de Adultos (CEIA) INDUSCAP | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio John F. Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Chiguayante | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Aurora de Chile | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Aurora de Chile Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manquimávida | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Andrés Bello | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Balmaceda Saavedra Laulhere | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Chileno Árabe | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Patricio | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chiguayante
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperativa | música y noticias | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Venus Radio Fm Chile | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Interamericana | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Llacolén | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiofavoritaranchera | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Paula | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rural Chile | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Catalina | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ADN | — | AAC+ 56 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 Chiguayante
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmaceda 1215 | ||||
| Balmaceda 1215 | ||||
| Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca) | ||||
| Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca) | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Patrimonial FSJG | ||||
| Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue | ||||
| Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue | ||||
| CICAT 'Centro Interactivo de Ciencias, Artes y Tecnologías' | ||||
| Codescar | ||||
| Monitor Huáscar | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Penco | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Mina Chiflón del Diablo | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Lota | ||||
| Museo Histórico Puchoco Schwager | ||||
| Museo Multicultural e Histórico Raices | ||||
| Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu | ||||
| Museo Popular de Coronel | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Medicina | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Medicina | ||||
| Museo Stom | ||||
| Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu | ||||
| Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu |
Libraries in Chiguayante
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Luis David Cruz Ocampo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Hilario Hernandez Gurruchaga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Chiguayante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Concepción | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Mariño de Lobera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Nonguén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Nonguén | 0.0 | |||||
| BookFail | 0.0 | |||||
| BookFail | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chiguayante
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleta Pesquera | |||||
| La Fama | |||||
| Mercado Central de Concepción | |||||
| Mercado de Lota | |||||
| Mercado de Pescados y Mariscos de Talcahuano | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro de la Costa | |||||
| Mercado Talcahuano | |||||
| Negocio de provisiones | |||||
| Negocio de provisiones |
Restaurants in Chiguayante
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chiguayante
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chiguayante
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chiguayante
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chiguayante
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chiguayante
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chiguayante
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chiguayante
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chiguayante
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chiguayante
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Club Hípico de Concepción | ||
| Estadio Huachipato-CAP Acero | ||
| Estadio Militar | ||
| Estadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo | ||
| Estadio Universidad de Concepción |
Airports Near Chiguayante
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | Large Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | — | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pehuenches Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Puerto Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chiguayante
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Chiguayante
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Kelluwün | ||
| Centro Médico Obstétrico y Ginecológico | ||
| Centro Medico Universidad San Sebastián | ||
| CESFAM Paulina Avendaño Pereda | ||
| CESFAM Santa Sabina | ||
| CESFAM Talcahuano Sur | ||
| CESFAM Tucapel | ||
| Clínica de la mujer - Sanatorio Alemán | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental San Martín | ||
| Clínica dental: Radio Dent | ||
| Clínica estética Concepción | ||
| Clínica Kenal | ||
| Clínica Odontológica Advance | ||
| Clínica odontológica Andes | ||
| Clínica odontologica integral | ||
| Clínica podológica: Footclinic | ||
| CruzBlanca | ||
| Dental Art | ||
| Indimed | ||
| Integramédica | ||
| NobelSalud | ||
| Sanatorio Alemán | ||
| Teletón Concepción |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiguayante
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Norberto | |
| Casa Tagaste (Agustinos) | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová | |
| San Pablo | |
| Seminario Metropolitano de Concepción | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
Explore Near Chiguayante
Quick Facts
Around Chiguayante
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chiguayante
35 places within 15 km
- • Playita Laguna Grande
- • Casa Pedro del Río
- • Palacio Hirmas
- • Fuerte de Hualqui
- • Punto de Cultura Federico Ramírez
- • Cerro Amarillo
- • Cerro Caracol
- • Cerro Chacabuco
- • Cerro Chepe
- • Cerro El Golf
- + 10 more
- • Antiguos gimnasios Liceo Enrique Molina
- • Edificios Ex SEREMI de Educación (abandonado)
- • Mirador Alemán
- • Restos del muro de piedra del convento La Merced
- • Teatro Enrique Molina Garmendia
- • Family Park Concepción
- • Laguna Redonda
- • mirador
- • Mirador Cantera 1
- • Mirador Cerro Caracol
- • Mirador El Castillo del Cerro Caracol
- + 3 more
- • Fundo El Venado
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What is the population of Chiguayante?
Chiguayante has a population of 84,718 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 2,540 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chiguayante?
Chiguayante has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.