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Cobquecura, Chile

Ñuble · Chile

Cobquecura is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 5,043. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

5,043 Population 19/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Cobquecura

Cobquecura

Cobquecura is a commune in the Region of Ñuble in the Province of Itata Chile's Region of Ñuble. The town is located on the northwest Pacific coast of the Itata Province about 420 km (261 mi) southwest of the national capital of Santiago.

People

Population5,043
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population5,043
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-36.1325°, -72.7940°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceÑuble
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cobquecura

Cobquecura is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 5,043. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Cobquecura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Chile avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area266.7 sq mi (690.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-36.1325°N, 72.7940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,845 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 9 km
Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 116 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 36 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 43 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 80 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 84 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 79 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 95 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 82 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 105 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 114 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 49 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 126 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 142 km
Oct 30, 2013 89 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.2 106 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 65 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 101 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 45 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 73 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 9 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 80 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 98 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 145 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 95 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 48 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 80 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 151 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 176 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 191 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 191 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Warmest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Cobquecura has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Cobquecura

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica F-50 El Tollo
Escuela La Achira
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje cumbres de Cobquecura
Escuela Básica Buchupureo
Escuela Básica La Antena
Escuela Básica Pullay
Liceo Polivalente Profesor Diego Missene Burgos
Escuela Reino de Suecia
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Radio Stations near Cobquecura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cobquecura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomuseo de Cobquecura

Libraries in Cobquecura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal N°2680.0

Farmers Markets in Cobquecura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino El Esfuerzo
Mercado Municipal de Quirihue

Hotels in Cobquecura

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal El Atardecer
La Joya del Mar
Rukaantu

Restaurants in Cobquecura

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Campesino
El Manzano
La Colérica
La Esquina
La Lobería
La Marejada
Lo Mejor de Mi Tierra
Restaurant El Puerto
Restaurant y Salón de pool
Rincón Marino
Sabores de Cobquecura

Cafes in Cobquecura

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe

Theatres in Cobquecura

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Parque Lobería

Clinics in Cobquecura

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Cobquecura

Gas Stations in Cobquecura

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copec

Gyms in Cobquecura

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CL #809876548
Gimnasio Municipal

Airports Near Cobquecura

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carriel Sur International AirportCCPLarge Airport
Alto Cauquenes AirportSmall Airport
El Arenal AirportSmall Airport
El Boldo AirportSmall Airport
El Litral AirportSmall Airport
James Conrad AirportSmall Airport
José Abel Sepúlveda AerodromeSmall Airport
Los Morros AirportSmall Airport
Piedra Negra AirportSmall Airport
Rucamalen AirportSmall Airport
Santa Eugenia AirportSmall Airport
Torreón AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cobquecura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobquecura

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Parroquia San José

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago

🇨🇱 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 Cobquecura

What is the population of Cobquecura?

Cobquecura has a population of 5,043 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 266.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cobquecura?

Cobquecura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

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