Pelarco, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Pelarco is a small city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 7,632. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pelarco
Pelarco is a town and commune in Talca Province, Maule Region of Chile. The commune spans an area of 331.5 km2 (128 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 7,632 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.3844°, -71.4451° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pelarco
Pelarco is a small city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 7,632. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 171.7 sq mi (444.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3844°N, 71.4451°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 | 66 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 89 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 67 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 69 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 82 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 114 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 118 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 143 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Pelarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Pelarco
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wibaldo Nuñez Pelarco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pangue Abajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hernan Ciudad Inostroza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Wilibaldo Nunez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Manzano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pangue Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Peumo Negro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Antares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pablo Correa Montt | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Chispa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pablo Correa Montt | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional Pelarco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pelarco
19 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 Ancoa La Radio de Linares | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 56 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 | |
| Consuelo FM | - | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Pelarco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Bomberil Benito Riquelme | ||||
| Museo CIMA (Centro de Innovación Medioambiental y de Turismo) | ||||
| Museo de Huilquilemu | ||||
| Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca |
Libraries in Pelarco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal La Florida | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pelarco | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pelarco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Minimarket | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| FruitasY Verduras Alameda | |||||
| Locales de Feria | |||||
| Mercado de Talca | |||||
| Mercado Estación | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Clemente | |||||
| Persa CREA | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario |
Hotels in Pelarco
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pelarco
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pelarco
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pelarco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pelarco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pelarco
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chépica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuatro Pantanos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña 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 Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Moras 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 Maitenes 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 |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Damian Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo 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 |
| Torca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uni Frutti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vina Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pelarco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Pelarco
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centra | ||
| Centro Médico Intermédica | ||
| Clínica CELA Talca | ||
| Clínica Las Rastras | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Talca | ||
| Orthodent Clínica Odontológica | ||
| Policlinico Institucional 7 Region | ||
| Vitalmed | ||
| Vive Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pelarco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San José de Pelarco |
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What is the population of Pelarco?
Pelarco has a population of 7,632 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 171.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pelarco?
Pelarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.
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