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Machalí, Chile
O'Higgins Region · Chile
Machalí is a mid-size city in O'Higgins Region, Chile with a population of 42,572. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Machalí
Machalí is a Chilean commune and city in Cachapoal Province, O'Higgins Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,572 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.1808°, -70.6493° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | O'Higgins Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.0 inches (736 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Machalí
Machalí is a mid-size city in Chile (O'Higgins Region) with a population of 42,572. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Machalí
Machalí has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jun (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 169 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 1,274.2 sq mi (3,300.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.1808°N, 70.6493°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 75 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 76 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 82 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 115 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 116 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 125 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 156 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Machalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Machalí
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Especial Juan Tachoire | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Arturo Prat | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bellavista | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Teresa de Tunca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Santa Teresa de Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Los Llanos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Diego Portales | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Machalí | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Alberto | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Real de Carén | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Querubines | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nahuelcura | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mozart Machalí | - | - | - | - |
| Villa Maria College | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Coya | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pequeño Mozart | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Trastorno del lenguaje Los Brujitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Lenguaje San Benito Machali | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular San Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Parvulario General Oscar Bonilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Arbol Sagrado | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Machalí
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LaRetro | poprock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUIDOS FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Punto 9 | 80's | MP3 | |
| Radio Colombina | classic rock, misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Punto 9 | pop rock | MP3 | |
| radio orocoipo | other | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Crucero | 70 80 hits, adult hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Más Kaliente | tropical music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Machalí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casona San Joaquin de los Mayos | ||||
| Centro Español de Rancagua | ||||
| Centro Español de Rancagua | ||||
| Museo Adriana Vásquez Román | ||||
| Museo Almazara Tipaume | ||||
| Museo Casa Tipaume | ||||
| Museo Comunal de Machalí Rumel | ||||
| Museo Comunal de Machalí Rumel | ||||
| Museo Comunal Rumel | ||||
| Museo Comunal Rumel | ||||
| Museo Comunitario Casa Uno | ||||
| Museo de Graneros | ||||
| Museo del Deporte de Rengo | ||||
| Museo Interpretativo Reserva Río Cipreses | ||||
| Museo Patrimonial de la Merced | ||||
| Museo Patrimonial de la Merced | ||||
| Museo Regional de Rancagua | ||||
| Museo Regional de Rancagua |
Libraries in Machalí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Liceo Óscar Castro Zúñiga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gultro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gultro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Instituto O´Higgins | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Instituto O´Higgins | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Punta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Machalí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Juan Tachoire Moena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca N°51 De Olivar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca N°51 De Olivar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Eduardo de Geyter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Benadava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Benadava | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliovagón | 0.0 | |||||
| Sociedad Médica VI Región | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Machalí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ce Ele! | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Rengo | |||||
| Vega Baquedano |
Hotels in Machalí
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Machalí
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machalí
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Machalí
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Machalí
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Machalí
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Machalí
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Machalí
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Machalí
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Machalí
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Machalí
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Machalí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacayes Cerveza Artesanal | ||||
| Planta Cerveza Paisa |
Stadiums & Teams in Machalí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Complejo Deportivo | ||
| Estadio El Teniente | ||
| Estadio Froilán Naranjo | ||
| Estadio Municipal ítalo Marchant Lantadilla | ||
| Gimnasio Hermógenes Lizana |
Ski Resorts Near Machalí
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Ski Chapa Verde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Machalí
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Independencia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agua Santa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Almahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chépica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Alba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Bosque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Corte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Principal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Estero Seco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eulogio Sánchez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Enrique Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Puerta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cuatro Diablos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gomeros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Lirios Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Paltos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melipilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uni Frutti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña Tarapacá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viñasutil Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Machalí
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Machalí
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sewell Mining Town | Cultural | 2006 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Machalí
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Sagrada Familia De Nogales | |
| Cristo de la Hacienda | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Monasterio Trapense | |
| Virgen de Lourdes |
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What is the population of Machalí?
Machalí has a population of 42,572 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 1,274.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machalí?
Machalí 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 47°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.