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Parral, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Parral is a small city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 26,904. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Parral
Parral is a city and commune in the Linares Province of Chile's Maule Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,904 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.1431°, -71.8261° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Parral
Parral is a small city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 26,904. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Parral
Parral has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 347 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1,578.0 sq mi (4,086.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.1431°N, 71.8261°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 96 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 132 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 128 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 132 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-Pellado (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 110 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 115 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 120 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 147 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 195 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Parral has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").
Schools in Parral
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Instituto Parral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santiago Urrutia Benavente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Armando Gomez Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parral Pablo Neruda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Montt | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Iris Retamal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arrau Mendez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Guillermo Marín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Maureira | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Providencia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San José | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Copihue F-565 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Federico Heise Marti | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Horacio Villablanca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Matta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nider Orrego Quevedo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fransico Pérez Lavín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cienago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela y centro de integración Padre Pio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Zúñiga Fuentes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Reina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Perquilauquén Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela la Fortuna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ajial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Isabel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Cecilia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Belen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ignacio Urrutia de la Sotta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje María Diza Pino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Mis Pequeños Tesoros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Sarah Kay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Nicolás | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Robles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencial Santa Adriana | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nobel School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Capilla G-614 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Parral
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cariñosa | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Contigo | christian, cueca | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Contexto Ñuble | non-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Discusión | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isadora | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Ancoa La Radio de Linares | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Consuelo FM | — | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Parral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Vida Rural y Campesina El Canario | ||||
| Museum |
Libraries in Parral
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Parral
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Parral
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Parral
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Parral
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Parral
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Parral
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Parral
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Parral
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Parral
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Parral
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Parral
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Parral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Von Menzel |
Stadiums & Teams in Parral
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Parral
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hospital Villa Baviera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Linares Airport | ZLR | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Eugenia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Parral
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Staken Parral |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Parral
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Parral | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia | |
| Parroquia | |
| Parroquia de Buenos Aires |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Parral
What is the population of Parral?
Parral has a population of 26,904 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,578.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Parral?
Parral 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 46°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.