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Mulchén, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Mulchén is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 27,557. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mulchén
Mulchén is a city and commune in Bío Bío Province of Bío Bío Region, Chile. It was first settled in 1871 by soldiers during the so-called Pacification of Araucania. In 1875 Mulchén was officially founded.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,557 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.7189°, -72.2410° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.1 inches (1,348 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mulchén
Mulchén is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 27,557. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Mulchén
Mulchén has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 420 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 1,424.2 sq mi (3,688.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.7189°N, 72.2410°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 113 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 121 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 104 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 115 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 90 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 121 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 73 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 84 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 86 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 93 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 94 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 117 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 153 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 176 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in |
Mulchén has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Mulchén
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Solidaridad | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Blanco Encalada | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Mixto Miguel Angel Cerda Leiva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sacerdote Alejandro Manera | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Crisol Muchen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa La Granja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Umbrales del Alba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ignacio Verdugo Cavada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa Las Peñas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Nuevo Mundo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Bernardino deSena | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Borderio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mulchén | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Adonay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Atrapa Palabras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Rayito de Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Adonay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Acumar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Boldos | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Mi Nido de Mulchen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mulchén
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bío-Bío Los Ángeles 96.7 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Paula | pop | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Mulchén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Histórico y Cultural Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Museo Biblioteca | ||||
| Museo del Recuerdo | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Collipulli |
Libraries in Mulchén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Maria Segure Marguiraut" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Mulchén | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mulchén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Mulchen | |||||
| Vega Comunal | |||||
| Vega Techada |
Hotels in Mulchén
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mulchén
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mulchén
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mulchén
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mulchén
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mulchén
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mulchén
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mulchén
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mulchén
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mulchén
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mulchén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mulchén
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curacautín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Huachi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | - | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poco a Poco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamanqui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Luisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siberia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mulchén
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Starken |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mulchén
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convento San Francisco | |
| Iglesia Campanario | |
| Iglesia confraternidad Apostólica de Chile | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los últimos días | |
| Iglesia Metodista de Chile | |
| Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal De Chile Mulchen Norte | |
| Iglesia pentecostal de Chile | |
| Parroquia San Esteban | |
| Paseo Santo Cristo |
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What is the population of Mulchén?
Mulchén has a population of 27,557 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 1,424.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mulchén?
Mulchén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.