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Chillán Viejo, Chile
Ñuble · Chile
Chillán Viejo is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 28,735. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chillán Viejo
Chillán Viejo is a city and commune in the Diguillín Province of Chile Region of Ñuble According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune was 22,084 and it has an area of 292 km2 (113 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 28,735 |
| Population Density | 8,187 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.6230°, -72.1319° |
| 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 Viejo
Chillán Viejo is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 28,735. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 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 Viejo
Chillán Viejo 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 | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.6230°N, 72.1319°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 | 88 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 83 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 88 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 146 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 90 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 83 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 111 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 156 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 160 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 164 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 | 170 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 192 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 196 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 Viejo 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").
Schools in Chillán Viejo
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Las Acacias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oro Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Valentín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Fernando | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristiano Horeb | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puente El Ala | - | - | - | - |
| Fundación Coanil Centro Educativo Los Naranjos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Antamaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Canoas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Libertador | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Darío Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Polivalente Juan Arturo Pacheco Altamirano | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Tomas Lago | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Anidapalabras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tejar | - | - | - | - |
| Come Wealth School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Saavedra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Portugal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnológico Darío Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Chillán Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Los Coligües | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Quilmo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Nebuco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje San Damián | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil y Escuela de Lenguaje Primeros Pasos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Capacitacion Laboral Bernardo OHiggins | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Veinte de Agosto | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chillán Viejo
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 Viejo
| 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 Viejo
| 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 Viejo
| 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 |
Restaurants in Chillán Viejo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chillán Viejo
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chillán Viejo
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chillán Viejo
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chillán Viejo
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chillán Viejo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chillán Viejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chillán Viejo
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium 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 |
| 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 |
Treatment Centers in Chillán Viejo
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Agrupación Rehabilitadora de Alcohólicos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chillán Viejo
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Divino Maestro | |
| Capilla ex Hospital San Juan de Dios | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora del Pilar | |
| Capilla San Mateo Evangelista | |
| Capilla Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Iglesia Ministerio Evangelístico IME De la mano con Jesús | |
| Iglesia Misión Evangélica Wesleyana | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Monasterio Religiosas Sacramentinas | |
| Parroquia San Bernardo | |
| Santuario Schoenstatt - Monte Horeb | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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What is the population of Chillán Viejo?
Chillán Viejo has a population of 28,735 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 8,187 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chillán Viejo?
Chillán Viejo 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.