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Hualqui, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Hualqui is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 24,333. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Hualqui
Hualqui is a Chilean city and commune in the Concepción Province, Biobio Region. It is also part of the Greater Concepcion conurbation, although it maintains a rural profile. It had a population of 24,333 inhabitants according to the 2017 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,333 |
| Population Density | 108 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.9727°, -72.9356° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hualqui
Hualqui is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 24,333. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Hualqui
Hualqui has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9727°N, 72.9356°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 95 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 137 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 18 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 7 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 104 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 58 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 18 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 149 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 168 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 187 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 196 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in |
Hualqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.6").
Schools in Hualqui
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| República de Hualqui | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Corta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Valle de Hualqui | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela D-600 Manuel Amat y Juniet | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Calle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela G-691 Patagual | — | — | — | — |
| Pre-Kinder Los Libertadores | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo C-41 San Juan Bautista de Hualqui | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alonso de Ercilla | — | — | — | — |
| Christian College | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mataquito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Libertadores de Hualqui | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela G-611 Guillermo Barberis Massa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Armando José Santos Ibáñez Varga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Barrancas Juntas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alejandro Varela Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Chillancito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Santa Filomena de Pichaco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Educere | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hualqui
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperativa | música y noticias | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Venus Radio Fm Chile | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Interamericana | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Llacolén | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiofavoritaranchera | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Paula | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rural Chile | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Catalina | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ADN | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio El Carbón | news | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio UdeC - Universidad de Concepción | classical, jazz | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CTM Radio | — | OGG | |
| Radio UdeC | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad del Bío-Bío | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina FM | musica romantica, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hualqui
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmaceda 1215 | ||||
| Balmaceda 1215 | ||||
| Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca) | ||||
| Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca) | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Patrimonial FSJG | ||||
| Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue | ||||
| Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue | ||||
| CICAT 'Centro Interactivo de Ciencias, Artes y Tecnologías' | ||||
| Codescar | ||||
| Museo Casa Cano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Penco | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Mina Chiflón del Diablo | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Lota | ||||
| Museo Histórico Puchoco Schwager | ||||
| Museo Multicultural e Histórico Raices | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Rere | ||||
| Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu | ||||
| Museo Popular de Coronel | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Medicina | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Medicina | ||||
| Museo Stom | ||||
| Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu | ||||
| Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu |
Libraries in Hualqui
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Luis David Cruz Ocampo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Hilario Hernandez Gurruchaga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Chiguayante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Concepción | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Mariño de Lobera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Nonguén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Nonguén | 0.0 | |||||
| BookFail | 0.0 | |||||
| BookFail | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hualqui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Concepción | |||||
| Mercado de Lota | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro de la Costa | |||||
| Negocio de provisiones | |||||
| Negocio de provisiones |
Restaurants in Hualqui
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hualqui
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hualqui
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hualqui
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hualqui
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hualqui
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hualqui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Club Hípico de Concepción | ||
| Estadio Huachipato-CAP Acero | ||
| Estadio Militar | ||
| Estadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo | ||
| Estadio Universidad de Concepción |
Airports Near Hualqui
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | Large Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | — | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pehuenches Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Puerto Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Hualqui
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Kelluwün | ||
| Centro Médico Obstétrico y Ginecológico | ||
| Centro Medico Universidad San Sebastián | ||
| CESFAM Paulina Avendaño Pereda | ||
| CESFAM Santa Sabina | ||
| CESFAM Talcahuano Sur | ||
| CESFAM Tucapel | ||
| Clínica de la mujer - Sanatorio Alemán | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental San Martín | ||
| Clínica dental: Radio Dent | ||
| Clínica estética Concepción | ||
| Clínica Kenal | ||
| Clínica Odontológica Advance | ||
| Clínica odontológica Andes | ||
| Clínica odontologica integral | ||
| Clínica podológica: Footclinic | ||
| CruzBlanca | ||
| Dental Art | ||
| Indimed | ||
| Integramédica | ||
| NobelSalud | ||
| Sanatorio Alemán | ||
| Teletón Concepción |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hualqui
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Hualqui | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
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What is the population of Hualqui?
Hualqui has a population of 24,333 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 226.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hualqui?
Hualqui has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.