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Molina, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Molina is a mid-size city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 40,329. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Molina
Molina is a Chilean city and commune in Curicó Province, Maule Region. Molina is named after Chilean Jesuit Juan Ignacio Molina.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,329 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.1143°, -71.2823° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Molina
Molina is a mid-size city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 40,329. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Molina
Molina has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 611 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1,711.3 sq mi (4,432.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.1143°N, 71.2823°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 67 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 106 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Planchon-Peteroa (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 66 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 71 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 76 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 91 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 126 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 170 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 195 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Molina has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in Molina
46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Odessa | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Reino de Dinamarca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Casablanca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buena Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la Palmilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Estrellita Fugaz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Arcoiris | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Gonzalo Correa Ugarte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrícola Superior de Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior de Hombres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Progreso | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Henri Cetty | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje CEL Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cerrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Agrícola Padre Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario de Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Principito de Lontué | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mis Ideas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sargento Primero Cristian Venegas Ojeda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Adultos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior de Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quechereguas de Pichingal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Internacional Las Palmas Tres Esquinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Jorge de Romeral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Amalia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buena Fe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Paso Ancho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diferencial Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Itahue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eduardo Frei | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Antilhue | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Lontué | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Molina
17 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 Nuestra 98.7 | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio rtl Curico | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RTL ( curico ) | tropical lattina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lola (AR) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio RTL | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio 7 Tazas de Molina | música, tropical ranchera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Kuschelschlager | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Fresh | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Marisol | 80's, 80s | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Molina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Curicó | ||||
| Observatorio Cerro Condell |
Libraries in Molina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Curicó | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Molina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Romeral | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Molina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Las Palmas | |||||
| Felicur | |||||
| Felicur | |||||
| Feria | |||||
| Feria de las Pulgas | |||||
| La Super Feria | |||||
| Marcado Municipal de Romeral | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Supermercado Andrea |
Hotels in Molina
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Molina
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Molina
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Molina
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Molina
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Molina
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Molina
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Molina
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Molina
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Molina
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Molina
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Molina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Molina
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agua Santa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Almahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chépica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Freire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Montaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Puerta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Licancel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lontuecito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cedros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Coipos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Lirios 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 |
| Palo Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paredes Viejas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pichilemu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Fernando 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 |
| Uni Frutti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vina Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viñasutil Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Molina
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Molina
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia de Molina | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| San Bonifacio | |
| San Francisco de Asís | |
| Santuario Santa Rosa |
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Molina
What is the population of Molina?
Molina has a population of 40,329 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,711.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Molina?
Molina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.