Ovalle, Chile

Coquimbo Region · Chile

Ovalle is a large city in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 124,401. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

124,401 Population 84/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
4.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Ovalle

Ovalle

Ovalle is a city in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, founded in 1831 as a settlement. It has a population of more than 113,000 people. The name Ovalle was chosen in honor of José Tomás Ovalle, former Chilean vice president and two-time acting president. Ovalle is the capital of the Limarí Province.

People

Population124,401
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain4.7 in/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population124,401
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates-30.6011°, -71.1990°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceCoquimbo Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation4.7 inches (120 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ovalle

Ovalle is a large city in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 124,401. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Ovalle

Ovalle has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 37 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 12.7° / 30° 1.8
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 13.4° / 30.4° 1.0
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.3° / 29° 1.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 9.9° / 29.1° 1.3
May 15.8°C / 60°F 7.6° / 28.2° 3.6
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 5° / 26.6° 14.4
Jul 13.5°C / 56°F 4.9° / 26.5° 6.4
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 5.8° / 27.5° 1.6
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 6.3° / 28° 0.8
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 6.9° / 28.9° 1.2
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 9.8° / 29.8° 2.9
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 11.2° / 30.2° 0.7
Ovalle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Chile avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area1,480.7 sq mi (3,835.0 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates30.6011°S, 71.1990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.7"
88% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,608 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015 48 km W of Illapel, Chile M8.3 117 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 37 km
Sep 16, 2015 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M7.0 109 km
Jul 6, 1997 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.8 88 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 42 km
Sep 17, 2015 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.7 117 km
Jan 20, 2019 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.7 65 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 47 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 24 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 126 km
Sep 3, 1998 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 137 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 46 km
Nov 28, 1992 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 111 km
Sep 17, 2015 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 103 km
Jun 14, 2019 72 km W of Coquimbo, Chile M6.4 104 km
Sep 17, 2015 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.4 71 km
Apr 1, 2002 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile M6.4 105 km
Sep 16, 2015 54 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.4 125 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 64 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2015 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 13.6 m 15 117 km
1849 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m - 74 km
1869 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m - 70 km
1955 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 102 km
1943 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 11 78 km
2015 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m - 144 km
2019 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Ovalle has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ovalle

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Limarí - ULS University - Visit →
CFT Coquimbo - Sede Ariztía College - Visit →
CFT Coquimbo - Sede Libertad College - Visit →
Universidad Santo Tomas University - ,

Schools in Ovalle

60+ public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Tamelcura - - - -
Colegio Dalmacia - - - -
Liceo Estela Avila Molina de Perry - - - -
Colegio Pucara - - - -
Jardin Infantil - - - -
Escuela Antonio tirado Lanas - - - -
Colegio Manantial - - - -
Escuela Vista Hermosa - - - -
Colegio Raúl Silva Enríquez Ovalle - - - -
Escuela Guardiamarina Ernesto Riquelme - - - -
Colegio Bicentenario de Artes y Música Eliseo Videla Jorquera - - - -
Escuela Arturo Alessandri Palma - - - -
Escuela Ovalle - - - -
Escuela Yungay - - - -
Escuela Helen Lang - - - -
Colegio La Providencia - - - -
Escuela de La Chimba - - - -
Escuela Oscar Araya Molina - - - -
Escuela Villaseca - - - -
Colegio Santa Teresa de Jesús - - - -
Escuela F171 Roberto Antonio Velasquez - - - -
Liceo Agrícola Tadeo Perry Barnes de Ovalle - - - -
Liceo el Ingenio - - - -
Escuela Sotaquí Padre Joseph Stegmeier - - - -
Colegio Terra Mater - - - -
Escuela Cerro Tamaya - - - -
Escuela Elvira del Carmen Ochoa Aviles - - - -
Escuela la Araucana - - - -
Escuela Básica El Guindo - - - -
Escuela Marcos Macuada Ogalde - - - -
Escuela Kimeltu - - - -
Escuela Valle Hermoso - - - -
Escuela Santa Catalina - - - -
Escuela Canelilla - - - -
Escuela Villorrio El Talhuen - - - -
Escuela Padre Joséph Benedikt Stegmeier - - - -
Escuela Especial del Lenguaje LLAKOLEN - - - -
Colegio de Adultos Galileo - - - -
Escuela El Crisol - - - -
Escuela De Lenguaje Vicente Huidobro Altazor - - - -
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Matices - - - -
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Notitas Mágicas - - - -
Escuela Especial Palabritas - - - -
Escuela de Lenguaje Habla Palabra - - - -
Escuela De Lenguaje Renacer - - - -
Escuela Basica Oscar Araya Molina - - - -
CEIA Limarí - - - -
Escuela Especial Despertares - - - -
Escuela Especial de Trastornos del Lenguaje Valle del Sol - - - -
Colegio Santa María Eufrasia - - - -
Escuela San Juan Bautista - - - -
Escuela Manuel Espinoza Lopez - - - -
Colegio Fray Jorge - - - -
Colegio Santa Maria - Sede El Molino - - - -
Colegio San Viator - - - -
Colegio Amalia Errazuriz - - - -
Escuela Básica José Tomás Ovalle - - - -
Colegio Santa Maria - Sede Central - - - -
Liceo - Alejandro Alvarez Jofre - - - -
Liceo Politecnico de Ovalle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ovalle

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ovalle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Limarí

Libraries in Ovalle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pública Wenceslao Vargas0.0
Biblioteca Víctor Domingo Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in Ovalle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Modelo de Ovalle
Galería Comercial
Mercado Municipal
Vega Chica Ovalle

Hotels in Ovalle

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altos del Tuqui
Apart Hotel Santiago
Gran Hotel
Holet Limarí
Hotel American
Hotel Italia
Hotel Roxy
Ovalle Suite

Restaurants in Ovalle

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allpi
Altos
Arrebol Sushi
Casino Media Luna
Casino Municipal
Club Árabe
Club Social
Club Social Restaurant
Comida China
El Angel Calameño
El Castillo
El Circulo
El Muelle
El Relajo
El Rey del Completo
Feria Modelo de Ovalle
Fuente Toscana
Hao Hwa
Los Braseros
Neuss
Pizza Italia
Pizzeria
Plaza Terraza
Reset Restogame
Restaurant
Xin Jiang

Cafes in Ovalle

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Cafe Bar
Cafe Oriente
Cafe Real
Happy Tea
Servicio en Ruta

Cinemas in Ovalle

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinemark Ovalle
Cinepolis

Theatres in Ovalle

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Casino Ovalle
Teatro Municipal de Ovalle

Clinics in Ovalle

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cecosf Colonia Limarí
Centro Médico Ovalle
CESFAM Fray Jorge
Cruz Roja Chilena

Veterinaries in Ovalle

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria Diego Cortes
Veterinaria Harry Dictter
Veterinaria Rocco
Veterinaria Roco Mercado

Bus Stations in Ovalle

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses de Ovalle
Terminal El Mercado
Terminal La Feria

Gas Stations in Ovalle

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aramco
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Ruta 45
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Terpel

Banks in Ovalle

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado
Bank of Chile
Bci Bank
Scotiabank
Serviestado
State Bank

Shopping Malls in Ovalle

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Point Ovalle
Gonart
Open Plaza Ovalle

Gyms in Ovalle

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Pacific
Sportlife

Stadiums & Teams in Ovalle

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ovalle

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Florida AirportLSCMedium Airport
El Tuqui AirportOVLSmall Airport
Estancia Los Loros Airport-Small Airport
Fray Jorge Airport-Small Airport
Huancara Airport-Small Airport
Huayanay Airport-Small Airport
La Pelícana Airport-Small Airport
Las Tacas Airport-Small Airport
Los Tricahues Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Villarroel C. Airport-Small Airport
Santa Adriana Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Tabalí Airport-Small Airport
Tabalí Bajo Airport-Small Airport
Tambillos AirportCOWSmall Airport
Tongoy Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ovalle

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Chilexpress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Treatment Centers in Ovalle

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro comunitario de rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ovalle

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia De Dios Central Ovalle
Iglesia Guamalata
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Niño Dios de Sotaquí
Parroquia
Parroquia
Parroquia Divino Salvador

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Area
3,835.0 km² (1,480.3 mi²)
Founded
1831
Postal Code
1840000
Website
municipalidaddeovalle.cl/
Twinned With
Almería

Around Ovalle

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 49
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 14
Restaurants 23
Cafes 5
Bars 6
Supermarkets 4
Banks 3
Hotels 7
Libraries 1
Parks 75
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Ovalle

6 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Cerro Tamaya
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador Ovalle
  • • Mirador Ovalle
  • • Plaza de Armas de Ovalle

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ovalle

What is the population of Ovalle?

Ovalle has a population of 124,401 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 1,480.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ovalle?

Ovalle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.7 inches.

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