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Coihueco, Chile

Ñuble · Chile

Coihueco is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 25,159. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,159 Population 21/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Coihueco

Coihueco

Coihueco is a Chilean commune and city in Punilla Province, Ñuble Region. It is located near Chillán, the provincial capital. Coihueco borders San Carlos and San Fabián on the north, Argentina on the east, Pinto on the South, and Chillán on the west.

People

Population25,159
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Population25,159
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates-36.6279°, -71.8307°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceÑuble
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation54.9 inches (1,394 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coihueco

Coihueco is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 25,159. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 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 Coihueco

Coihueco 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.7° 8.9
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 12.2° / 26.2° 24.7
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 9.8° / 25.5° 18.8
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.1° 63.3
May 10.3°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.1° 164.1
Jun 8.3°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.4° 202.6
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 143.0
Aug 9°C / 48°F 4.2° / 13.8° 121.3
Sep 11.1°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.2° 67.4
Oct 13°C / 55°F 6.8° / 19.3° 51.6
Nov 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 27.5
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.1° 19.7
Coihueco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Chile avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area1,191.5 sq mi (3,086.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6279°N, 71.8307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 111 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 104 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 136 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 138 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 137 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 148 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 87 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 127 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 110 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 109 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 137 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 124 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 120 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 80 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 142 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 104 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 129 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 137 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 148 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 558 111 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 109 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 112 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 117 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 40 109 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 2,000 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 48 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 97 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 113 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 125 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 136 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 145 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 148 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 148 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 148 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 152 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 170 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 188 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 190 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 8.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 9.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 9.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in

Coihueco has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Coihueco

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Marta Colvi Andrade - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje Abrapalabra - - - -
Escuela Guardia Marina Ernesto Riquelme - - - -
Escuela Básica Niblinto - - - -
Escuela Héroes de Iquique - - - -
Escuela Julio Montt Salamanca - - - -
Escuela San Antonio de Frutillares - - - -
Escuela Talquipén - - - -
Escuela Particular Los Altos de Miraflores - - - -
Escuela Enrique Graf Reyes - - - -
Escuela Cancha Rayada - - - -
Escuela Embalse Coihueco - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje Pequeños Sueños - - - -
Liceo Claudio Arrau León - - - -
Liceo Politecnico de Coihueco - - - -
Colegio Cumbres de Coihueco - - - -
Escuela Britanica Guillermina Drake Wood - - - -
Colegio Lorenzo Mondanelli - - - -
Escuela Domitila Urrejola Menchac - - - -
Escuela Porvenir de Cato - - - -
Escuela Julio Montt Salamanca - - - -
Escuela Antonio Machado - - - -
Colegio Ingles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coihueco

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 Coihueco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Violeta Parra
Granja Museo Doña Rita
Museo Marta Colvin
Museum

Libraries in Coihueco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Eusebio Lillo0.0
Biblioteca Publica 11 de Septiembre0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Coihueco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Libre Emilio Bastías Villagra
Mercado Municipal de San Carlos

Clinics in Coihueco

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Familiar (CESFAM) Michelle Chandía Alarcón
CESFAM Coihueco
CESFAM Luis Montecinos

Gas Stations in Coihueco

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec
Petrobras

Banks in Coihueco

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank

Breweries in Coihueco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sala de ventas Bio-Bier

Stadiums & Teams in Coihueco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coihueco

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins AirportYAIMedium 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
José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome-Small Airport
Las Alpacas Airport-Small Airport
Las Moras Airport-Small Airport
Los Maitenes 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
Trilahue Airport-Small Airport
Verfrut Sur Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coihueco

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia evangelica Pentecostal Local la viñita
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Area
1,776.6 km² (685.8 mi²)
Website
municoihueco.cl/

🇨🇱 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 Coihueco

What is the population of Coihueco?

Coihueco has a population of 25,159 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 1,191.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coihueco?

Coihueco 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.

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