Nancagua, Chile
O'Higgins Region · Chile
Nancagua is a small city in O'Higgins Region, Chile with a population of 17,833. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Nancagua
Nancagua is a Chilean city and commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,833 |
| Population Density | 195 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.6519°, -71.1972° |
| 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 | 28.2 inches (716 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nancagua
Nancagua is a small city in Chile (O'Higgins Region) with a population of 17,833. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 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 28.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Nancagua
Nancagua has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 193 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 91.4 sq mi (236.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6519°N, 71.1972°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 | 83 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tinguiririca (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 111 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 118 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 129 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 137 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 153 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 169 km |
| Tupungatito | Stratovolcano | 5,660 m (18,570 ft) | 1987 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Nancagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Nancagua
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Luis Arturo Zúñiga Fuentes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Puquillay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Ignacio Carrera Pinto | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adriana Lyon Vial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lindorfo Montero Fuenzalida | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Subvencionado "El Principito" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Basico Consolidado | — | — | — | — |
| Nancagua School | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cardenal Raul Silva Henríquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alcala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Lomas Blancas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bicentenario Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Fermín del Real Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luz Maria Crespo Ureta De Kerestegian | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje Santa Maria De La Comuna | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional Acuarela Te Acoge | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Millahue de Apalta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal Yaquil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Libertador O'Higgins de Chépica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Marta del Real Correa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal La Dehesa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Amanecer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje María Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela especial de lenguaje valle de nancagua | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nancagua
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nuestra 98.7 | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Bonita | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio 7 Tazas de Molina | música, tropical ranchera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RTL | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Lola (AR) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio RTL ( curico ) | tropical lattina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio rtl Curico | — | 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 |
Museums in Nancagua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lircunlauta Museum Cultural Center | ||||
| Museo de Colchagua | ||||
| Museo del Inquilino | ||||
| Museo Escolar Laguna Tagua Tagua | ||||
| Museo Pueblito Chepicano | ||||
| Museo San José del Carmen de El Huique |
Libraries in Nancagua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública & Turismo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal 234 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Salvador Correa Ovalle | 0.0 | |||||
| Blblioteca Publica 324 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Exhibiciones Eugenio González Catalán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nancagua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesania Chimbarongo | |||||
| Feria Libre y de Abastecimiento San Vicente | |||||
| Feria Techada de Abastecimiento | |||||
| Feria Techada de Abastecimiento | |||||
| Mercado de Verduras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| San Fernando Marketplace |
Hotels in Nancagua
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nancagua
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nancagua
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nancagua
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nancagua
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nancagua
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nancagua
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nancagua
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nancagua
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nancagua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nancagua
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Independencia Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| 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 |
| Costa del Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Aliro Garcia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Freire Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Montaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Puerta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Aguilas Oriente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Litueche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lontuecito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cedros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Coipos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gomeros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Lirios Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Monos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Paltos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Petiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Zorrillos de Tonlemu | — | Small Airport |
| Marina de Rapel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panilonco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paredes Viejas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peumo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rapelhuapi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Topocalma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uni Frutti Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vina Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nancagua
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos Chile Sucursal Nancagua | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Nancagua
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Alfabetización Motriz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nancagua
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Cementerio Placilla | |
| Capilla Sagrada de Jesús | |
| Capilla Sagrada Familia | |
| Corporacion Iglecia Micionera Pentecostal | |
| Gruta de la Virgen De Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Catolica Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pueblo De Dios Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia la voz de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal Uno en Cristo | |
| Parroquia San Francisco | |
| Salon del Reino Testigos de Jehová | |
| Santuario de Puquillay |
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What is the population of Nancagua?
Nancagua has a population of 17,833 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 91.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nancagua?
Nancagua 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 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.
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