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Empedrado, Chile

Maule Region · Chile

Empedrado is a small town in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 4,253. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4,253 Population 15/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Empedrado

Empedrado is a town and commune in the Talca Province of Chile's Maule Region.

People

Population4,253
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population4,253
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates-35.5916°, -72.2776°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceMaule Region
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Empedrado

Empedrado is a small town in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 4,253. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Empedrado experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Chile avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area274.7 sq mi (711.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-35.5916°N, 72.2776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,037 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 81 km
Mar 25, 2012 23 km NE of Constitución, Chile M7.1 44 km
Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 147 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 149 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 111 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 81 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 56 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 112 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 111 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 126 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 86 km
Oct 30, 2013 89 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.2 106 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 97 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 83 km
Feb 27, 2010 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile M6.2 86 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 113 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 143 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 95 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 119 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 81 km
1928 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.5 m 279 70 km
1923 CENTRAL CHILE Unknown 1.5 m 32 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 124 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 136 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 137 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 138 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 160 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 161 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 163 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 169 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Empedrado has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Empedrado

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pedro Antonio Tejos Tejos
Escuela María Olga Vega Vega
Escuela Maria Olga Vega Vega
Liceo San Ignacio
Escuela San Ignacio Empedrado
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Radio Stations near Empedrado

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Empedrado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arellano
Sala de Muestra Patrimonial de Nirivilo

Libraries in Empedrado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Empedrado0.0

Clinics in Empedrado

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Empedrado

Train Stations in Empedrado

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forel
Pichamán

Bus Stations in Empedrado

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CL #470669927

Gas Stations in Empedrado

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herval

Airports Near Empedrado

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Panguilemo AirportTLXMedium Airport
Alto Cauquenes AirportSmall Airport
Copihue AirportSmall Airport
El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
El Almendro AirportSmall Airport
El Arenal AirportSmall Airport
El Boldo AirportSmall Airport
El Parrón AirportSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
Fundo La Caña AirportSmall Airport
José Abel Sepúlveda AerodromeSmall Airport
La Aguada AirportSmall Airport
Las Alpacas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mercedes AirportSmall Airport
Las Moras AirportSmall Airport
Licancel AirportSmall Airport
Los Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Los Coipos AirportSmall Airport
Los Maitenes AirportSmall Airport
Los Morros AirportSmall Airport
Los Zorrillos de TonlemuSmall Airport
Municipal de Linares AirportZLRSmall Airport
Piedra Negra AirportSmall Airport
Quivolgo AirportSmall Airport
San Andrés AirportSmall Airport
San Damian AirportSmall Airport
San Guillermo AirportSmall Airport
San Javier AirportSmall Airport
Santa María de Mingre AirportSmall Airport
Verfrut Sur AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Empedrado

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Chile
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Empedrado

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Ignacio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
451 m (1,480 ft)
Area
564.9 km² (218.1 mi²)
Website
web.empedrado.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 Empedrado

What is the population of Empedrado?

Empedrado has a population of 4,253 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 274.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Empedrado?

Empedrado has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches.

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