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Chillán, Chile
Ñuble · Chile
Chillán is a large city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 150,396. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chillán
Chillán is the capital city of Ñuble Region, Diguillín Province, Chile, located about 400 km (249 mi) south of the country's capital, Santiago, near the center of the country. It has been the capital of the new Ñuble Region since 6 September 2015. Within the city is a railway station, an intercity bus terminal named María Teresa, and a regimental military base. The city features a modern, enclosed shopping centre in addition to the Chillán Market, an iconic multi-block, open-air farmers' market and street fair where fruits, vegetables, crafts, clothing and other goods are sold. The nearby mountains, such as in Laguna del Laja National Park and the Nevados de Chillán are popular destinations for skiing, hiking and their hot springs.
People
Climate
| Population | 150,396 |
| Population Density | 10,121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.6066°, -72.1034° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Ñuble |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chillán
Chillán is a large city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 150,396. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Chillán
Chillán 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 | 57.6°F |
| 7% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.6066°N, 72.1034°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 89 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 86 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 91 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 145 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 92 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 86 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 111 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 157 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 157 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 161 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 167 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 194 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in |
Chillán has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Chillán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIEP | College | - | , |
| Centro de Capacitación Laboral San Rafael | College | - | , |
| Centro de Extensión Universidad del Bio Bio | University | - | Visit → |
| Centro de formación Técnica Santo Tomás | College | - | , |
| Centro de Recursos Persevera | College | - | , |
| Cpech | College | - | , |
| Inacap | University | - | , |
| Instituto Industrial de Chillán | College | - | , |
| Instituto Profesional Diego Portales Chillan | College | - | , |
| Instituto Profesional Valle Central Chillán | College | - | , |
| Instituto Profesional Virginio Gómez Chillán | University | - | , |
| Instituto Superior de Comercio | College | - | , |
| Universidad Adventista de Chile | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Concepción (Campus Chillán) | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Alba Chillan | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Bío-Bío - Campus La Castilla | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Bío-Bío (Campus Fernando May) | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Chillán
92+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Fernando | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Castillo Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rosita O'Higgins | - | - | - | - |
| Sebastian School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica José María Caro Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Castilla | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Estimulación Temprana Paso a Pasito - Escuela Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Los Héroes | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Vida Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Loma | - | - | - | - |
| Sydney College | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Paul Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marta Colvin | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Particular Evangélico Bethel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Comewealth School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ciudad Educativa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Parroquial San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins D-228 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Técnico Puente Ñuble | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Martín Ruiz de Gamboa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alturas de Chillan | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Semilla | - | - | - | - |
| Preuniversitario Pedro de Valdivia | - | - | - | - |
| My College Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Camilo Hernriquez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alcázares de Ñuble | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Santo Tomás | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Creacion Chillan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Pedro Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dadinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monteleon | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Integral de Adultos INTECH | - | - | - | - |
| Grupo Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| The Wessex School Chillan | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Rayun | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Santa María | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Coyam | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Rayun | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Arturo Mutizábal Sotomayor | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Integral de Educación Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramón Vinay | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Hispano Americano Río Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Adultos Andres Bello | - | - | - | - |
| Centro De Capacitación Y Estudios Laborales Unpade | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Agrícola Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Divino Maestro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Constitución | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Tecnico Profesioal San Rafael de Chillan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Diferencial El Roble | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Boven | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Rinconada de Cato | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Ñuble Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Estancia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Girasoles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Altazor | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Adventista de Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Estudios la Araucana | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Diferencial Centro Educacional de Desarrollo y Estimulación Pequeño Nazareno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje expresiones | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Polivalente Profesor Enrique Salinas Buscovich | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Vida Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular N° 7 "Las Mariposas" (Básica) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bicentenario Técnico Profesional Padre Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alemán de Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Polivalente Darío Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quilamapu | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Concepción (Campus N° 2) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Palestina Chillán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Israel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Hispano Americano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arturo Merino Benitez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de la Purísima Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista de Chile | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Técnico Mabel Condemarín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Madrid Azolas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela México | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Marta Brunet | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Vicente | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Reyes de España | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Buenaventura | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Alberto Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Narciso Tondreau | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Waldorf El Remanso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chillán
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 Chillán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Violeta Parra | ||||
| Casa Taller Azul | ||||
| Granja Museo Doña Rita | ||||
| 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 Chillán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arturo Matte Alessandri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gladys Patricia Venegas Urra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Eusebio Lillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal San Nicolás | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica 11 de Septiembre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Volodia Teitelboim V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chillán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Ganadera Car | |||||
| Feria Libre Emilio Bastías Villagra | |||||
| Mercado de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Persa San Rafael | |||||
| Persa Cordillera |
Hotels in Chillán
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chillán
42 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chillán
29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chillán
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chillán
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chillán
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chillán
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chillán
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chillán
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chillán
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chillán
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chillán
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chillán
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chillán
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chillán
8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chillán
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chillán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chillán
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atacalco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña 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 |
| Municipal de Linares Airport | ZLR | 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 |
| Verfrut Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chillán
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Chillán
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Agrupación Rehabilitadora de Alcohólicos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chillán
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla de la Divina Misericordia | |
| Capilla Emmanuel | |
| Capilla Espíritu Santo | |
| Capilla San Alberto Hurtado | |
| Capilla San Alberto Magno | |
| Capilla San José Obrero | |
| Capilla San Juan Bautista | |
| Capilla San Serapio | |
| Capilla Santa Ana | |
| Capilla Santa Clara de Asís | |
| Capilla Santa Cruz | |
| Capilla Santísimo Sacramento | |
| Casa Tabor | |
| Catedral de Chillán | |
| Corporación Iglesia Pentecostal Unida | |
| Ejército de Salvación | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día - Chillán Norte/Santa Elvira | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día - Jerusalén | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey |
Quick Facts
Around Chillán
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chillán
1 places within 15 km
- • Cerros de Callanco
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Public Holidays in Chile
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chillán
What is the population of Chillán?
Chillán has a population of 150,396 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 10,121 people per square mile, spread across 14.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chillán?
Chillán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.