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Colbún, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Colbún is a small city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 17,619. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Colbún
Colbún is a Chilean town and commune in Linares Province, Maule Region. The commune has a population of over 17,000 inhabitants and covers an area of 2,900 km2 (1,120 sq mi), making it the province's largest. Its capital, the town of Colbún, has 3,679 inhabitants. It is 7 km (4 mi) west of the center of continental Chile.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,619 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.6949°, -71.4057° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colbún
Colbún is a small city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 17,619. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Colbún
Colbún has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 265 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 2,141.4 sq mi (5,546.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.6949°N, 71.4057°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 143 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 94 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azul, Cerro (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 58 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 61 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 92 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 92 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 137 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 151 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Colbún has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").
Schools in Colbún
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Ignacio Carrera Pinto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rari | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica de Colbún | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Maule Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela F-522 La Floresta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Andres Bello F529 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Arturo Prat | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marta Brunet | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Elena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela E-533 Panimávida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monseñor Manuel Larrain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Leopoldo Guarda Geyntes | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Educacional de Adultos Hermanos Carrera | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Las Estrellitas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rincón de Pataguas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la Guardia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Kurt Moller Bocheres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jorge Salgado Pica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Maitencillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Semillero | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Colbún
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Paloma - Partyschlager | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Volksmusik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTalca Folclore | folclor, folklore | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM+ 92.3 Radio Talca | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTalca Clásica | classical, classical music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exitosa | - | AAC | |
| Radio Ancoa La Radio de Linares | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Consuelo FM | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Marisol | 80's, 80s | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Fresh | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Kuschelschlager | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Colbún
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares | ||||
| Museo de Huilquilemu | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Yerbas Buenas |
Libraries in Colbún
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Colbún
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacén y Rosticería Panimavida | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chacabuco | |||||
| Distribuidora Campo Lindo 2 | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| Feria Agricultor de Rengo | |||||
| Feria Artesanal de Panimavida | |||||
| Feria de Rengo | |||||
| Feria El Esfuerzo | |||||
| Feria Libre | |||||
| Feria Libre día Sábado en la mañana | |||||
| Galería HN | |||||
| Galeria los Artesanos | |||||
| Galería San Francisco | |||||
| Locales de Feria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Ganadería | |||||
| Mercado Linares | |||||
| Mercado Linares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Clemente | |||||
| Mercado Oriente | |||||
| Portal Estación |
Hotels in Colbún
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Colbún
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Colbún
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Colbún
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Colbún
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Colbún
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Colbún
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Colbún
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Colbún
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Colbún
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Freire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hospital Villa Baviera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Montaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Licancel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lontuecito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cedros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Monos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Petiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Zorrillos de Tonlemu | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Linares Airport | ZLR | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Colbún
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Colbún
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Dionisio | |
| Capilla Santa Elena | |
| Gruta La Virgen | |
| Iglesia de Colbún | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Metodista | |
| Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile | |
| Iglesia Parroquial de Panimavida | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal de Chile | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal IEP | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Santa Elena | |
| Iglesia Unida Metodista Pentecostal |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colbún
What is the population of Colbún?
Colbún has a population of 17,619 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 2,141.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colbún?
Colbún enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.