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El Carmen, Chile
Ñuble · Chile
El Carmen is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 12,277. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Carmen
El Carmen is a Chilean commune and town in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,277 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.8983°, -72.0261° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Ñuble |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carmen
El Carmen is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 12,277. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in El Carmen
El Carmen has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 353 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 294.0 sq mi (761.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8983°N, 72.0261°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 116 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 90 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 87 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 109 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 90 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 82 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 125 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 161 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 166 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 169 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 179 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 179 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in El Carmen
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica Pueblo Seco | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Manuel Jesús Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Politecnico Victor Jara | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Los Halcones del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Virgen del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico María Ward | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela F-392 Gustavo San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Elise Mottart | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Pueblo Seco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Luisa Espinoza Ruíz | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo El Carmen - Escuela F-408 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mata Redonda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Navidad-Trehualemu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Mi Ángel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Juana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Calle Alegre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la Quilas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Carmen
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 El Carmen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granja Museo Doña Rita |
Libraries in El Carmen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Gladys Patricia Venegas Urra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pueblo Seco | 0.0 |
Restaurants in El Carmen
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Carmen
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Carmen
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Carmen
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Carmen
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Carmen
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Atacalco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Huachi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hospital Villa Baviera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamanqui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carmen
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
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What is the population of El Carmen?
El Carmen has a population of 12,277 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 294.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carmen?
El Carmen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.