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Chimbarongo, Chile

O'Higgins Region · Chile

Chimbarongo is a mid-size city in O'Higgins Region, Chile with a population of 33,446. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

33,446 Population 133/sq mi density
1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Chimbarongo

Chimbarongo

Chimbarongo, Chile, is a city and commune located 160 km (99 mi) south of Santiago in the Colchagua Province of the O'Higgins Region. Many people in Chimbarongo make their living weaving wickerwork and baskets from mimbre.

People

Population33,446
Density133/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population33,446
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates-34.7125°, -71.0434°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceO'Higgins Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chimbarongo

Chimbarongo is a mid-size city in Chile (O'Higgins Region) with a population of 33,446. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Chimbarongo

Chimbarongo has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 611 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.6° 2.3
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 13.8° / 26.9° 3.7
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.9° 10.6
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 7.7° / 19.9° 27.6
May 10.4°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.4° 108.8
Jun 8.3°C / 47°F 3.9° / 12.7° 165.8
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 3.4° / 11.9° 105.6
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 95.8
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17° 46.0
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.2° 24.1
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 10.8° / 24° 9.7
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 12.9° / 26.8° 10.5
Chimbarongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Chile avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area251.1 sq mi (650.3 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7125°N, 71.0434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 120 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 82 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 91 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 128 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 70 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 128 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 57 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 139 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 144 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 127 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 132 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 129 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 92 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 124 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 123 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 72 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 115 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 103 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 94 km
Feb 27, 2010 58 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M5.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 93 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m - 143 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 64 km
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 69 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 71 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 91 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 100 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 106 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 108 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 114 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 127 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 143 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 147 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 158 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Chimbarongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Chimbarongo

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Municipal Las Mercedes G-507 - - - -
Escuela Agrícola Don Gregorio - - - -
Colegio San Nicolás - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje "El Tren de Cristóbal" - - - -
Escuela Lenguaje Rucalhue - - - -
Escuela Municipal F449 Peor Es Nada - - - -
Complejo Educacional Chimbarongo/ Liceo C 29 - - - -
Escuela Alto Miraflores - - - -
Escuela F-451 - - - -
Escuela Agrícola Las Garzas - - - -
Colegio San José de La Montaña - - - -
Colegio Chimbarongo - - - -
Escuela Municipal Fernando Arenas Almarza - - - -
Escuela Dany German González Soto - - - -
Escuela Raul Caceres Pacheco - - - -
Escuela Particular Melecia Tocornal - - - -
Escuela Mixta San Luis de Manantiales - - - -
Escuela Municipal Santa Isabel G-503 - - - -
Escuela Santa Eugenia - - - -
Escuela Municipal El Romeral F-455 - - - -
Escuela Pedro Etcheverry - - - -
Escuela Municipal G414 Barrio Estacion - - - -
Escuela Municipal F415 Lo González - - - -
Escuela Municipal Tinguiririca Alto F-411 - - - -
Escuela Municipal F452 Santa Valentina - - - -
Escuela Básica Villa Convento Viejo - - - -
Escuela Municipal Las Quezadas F-413 - - - -
Escuela Especial Master Educa - - - -
Colegio Umbrales - - - -
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje San Enrique - - - -
Colegio de la Tuna - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chimbarongo

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nuestra 98.7 - MP3 96 kbps
Radio 7 Tazas de Molina música, tropical ranchera MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTL - AAC+ 56 kbps
Lola (AR) - AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio RTL ( curico ) tropical lattina MP3 128 kbps
Radio rtl Curico - MP3 128 kbps
Punto 9 80's MP3
Radio Colombina classic rock, misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 9 pop rock MP3

Museums in Chimbarongo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lircunlauta Museum Cultural Center
Museo Escolar Laguna Tagua Tagua

Libraries in Chimbarongo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Romeral0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 2340.0
Blblioteca Publica 3240.0

Farmers Markets in Chimbarongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesania Chimbarongo
Comercio Pelequén Piedra
Marcado Municipal de Romeral
San Fernando Marketplace

Hotels in Chimbarongo

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cristal Hotel
Hotel Central
Hotel Central
Hotel Español
Hotel Manso de Velasco
Hotel Ontiveros
Hotel Posada Curali
Hotel San Fernando
Hotel Terracentro
Residencial Pepito de Roma
Shangri-la Lodge

Restaurants in Chimbarongo

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aires de Chimbarongo
Dacaret
Donde Mundial
El Corsario
El Roto Chileno
El Yugo
Fuente Correa
Hosteria Blue Moon
Los Mexicanos
Sandy "2"
Tata Pollo

Cafes in Chimbarongo

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Lácteos Tinguiririca
Cafetería Lácteos Tinguiririca

Cinemas in Chimbarongo

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis
CineStar

Castles in Chimbarongo

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Agua Clara

Clinics in Chimbarongo

15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BioImagen
Centro de Diálisis Serdial
Centro Médico España
Centro Medico Imagen Salud
Centro Médico La Araucaria
CESFAM Morza
CESFAM/ SAPU Oriente de San Fernando
Clínica Dental
Clínica San Francisco
Consultorio
ImagenSalud
LaboTest
NovaMedica
Raihuen
SISA Médica

Veterinaries in Chimbarongo

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Versalles Clinica Veterinaria

Train Stations in Chimbarongo

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chimbarongo
Quinta
San Fernando

Bus Stations in Chimbarongo

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Galería del Centro
Terminal Intercomunal
Terminal Rodoviario de San Fernando

Gas Stations in Chimbarongo

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #9487626057
Copec
Copec
Copec
Dacaret
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Chimbarongo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank

Shopping Malls in Chimbarongo

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comercial Xinyi Chile Limitada
Grownking Seeds
Mall VIVO San Fernando

Gyms in Chimbarongo

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #674865304
CL #698170236

Stadiums & Teams in Chimbarongo

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chimbarongo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centro de Ski Chapa Verde 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chimbarongo

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Independencia Airport-Medium Airport
Panguilemo AirportTLXMedium Airport
Aerosanta Cruz Airport-Small Airport
Agua Santa Airport-Small Airport
Alempue Airport-Small Airport
Almahue Airport-Small Airport
Alupenhue Airport-Small Airport
Bellavista Airport-Small Airport
Chépica Airport-Small Airport
Costa del Sol Airport-Small Airport
Don Aliro Garcia Airport-Small Airport
El Baúl Airstrip-Small Airport
El Boldal Airport-Small Airport
El Carrizal Airport-Small Airport
El Tambo Airport-Small Airport
General Freire Airport-Small Airport
La Aguada Airport-Small Airport
La Cascada Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Laguna Airport-Small Airport
La Montaña Airport-Small Airport
La Obra Airport-Small Airport
La Puerta Airport-Small Airport
La Reforma Airport-Small Airport
Las Aguilas Airport-Small Airport
Las Aguilas Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Litueche Airport-Small Airport
Lontuecito Airport-Small Airport
Los Cedros Airport-Small Airport
Los Coipos Airport-Small Airport
Los Gomeros Airport-Small Airport
Los Lirios Airport-Small Airport
Los Monos Airport-Small Airport
Los Paltos Airport-Small Airport
Los Petiles Airport-Small Airport
Los Zorrillos de Tonlemu-Small Airport
Marina de Rapel Airport-Small Airport
Palo Alto Airport-Small Airport
Paredes Viejas Airport-Small Airport
Peumo Airport-Small Airport
Rapelhuapi Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airport-Small Airport
San Miguel Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Uni Frutti Airport-Small Airport
Verfrut Airport-Small Airport
Viña San Pedro Airport-Small Airport
Vina Santa Cruz Airport-Small Airport
Viñasutil Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chimbarongo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Chilexpress

Treatment Centers in Chimbarongo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Alfabetización Motriz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chimbarongo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Cristo Redentor - El Rincón
Iglesia del Evangelio Cuadrangular - Chimbarongo
Iglesia San josé
Parroquia La Merced
Piedra Parada

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)
Area
497.9 km² (192.2 mi²)
Founded
1871
Website
municipalidadchimbarongo.com/web2.0/

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimbarongo

What is the population of Chimbarongo?

Chimbarongo has a population of 33,446 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 251.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chimbarongo?

Chimbarongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

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