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Pemuco, Chile

Ñuble · Chile

Pemuco is a small city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 8,300. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,300 Population 21/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Pemuco

Pemuco is a Chilean town and commune in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region.

People

Population8,300
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population8,300
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates-36.9779°, -72.0961°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceÑuble
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pemuco

Pemuco is a small city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 8,300. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Pemuco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Chile avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area399.4 sq mi (1,034.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9779°N, 72.0961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 119 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 99 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 134 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 119 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 141 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 107 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 132 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 117 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 121 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 76 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 108 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 120 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 105 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 53 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 99 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 103 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 109 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 103 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 101 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 558 119 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 85 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 80 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m - 142 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 108 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 40 85 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 2,000 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 65 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 82 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 119 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 127 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 135 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 153 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 157 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 162 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 164 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 176 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 184 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 190 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 193 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 8.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 7.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in

Pemuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Pemuco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Santa Julia - - - -
Colegio Particular Pemuco - - - -
Jardín Infantil Y Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Agua de Peumo - - - -
Escuela Los Puquios - - - -
Escuela Básica Salto de Danicalqui - - - -
Escuela Dafne Zapata Rozas - - - -
Tomás Herrera Vega - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pemuco

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cariñosa musica latina MP3 128 kbps
Bío-Bío Los Ángeles 96.7 music, news AAC+
Radio Contexto Ñuble non-profit MP3 128 kbps
RADIO 24/7 - MP3 320 kbps
La Discusión music, news MP3 128 kbps
Isadora - AAC+ 96 kbps

Libraries in Pemuco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Gladys Patricia Venegas Urra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pueblo Seco0.0

Farmers Markets in Pemuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Ganadera Car

Hotels in Pemuco

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Francia
La Araucaria

Clinics in Pemuco

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Pemuco

Bus Stations in Pemuco

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal De Buses De Yungay

Gas Stations in Pemuco

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec
PetroSur

Banks in Pemuco

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Stadiums & Teams in Pemuco

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Airports Near Pemuco

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins AirportYAIMedium Airport
Atacalco Airport-Small Airport
Cholguahue Airport-Small Airport
Del Bío Bío Airport-Small Airport
El Huachi Airport-Small Airport
El Litral Airport-Small Airport
Fundo El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
Hospital Villa Baviera Airport-Small Airport
James Conrad Airport-Small Airport
José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome-Small Airport
María Dolores AirportLSQSmall Airport
Pullami Airport-Small Airport
Rucamalen Airport-Small Airport
Rucamanqui Airport-Small Airport
San Lorenzo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Eugenia Airport-Small Airport
Santa Marta Airport-Small Airport
Siberia Airport-Small Airport
Torreón Airport-Small Airport
Trilahue Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pemuco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal
Parroquia San José
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Area
562.7 km² (217.2 mi²)
Website
munipemuco.cl

🇨🇱 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 Pemuco

What is the population of Pemuco?

Pemuco has a population of 8,300 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 399.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pemuco?

Pemuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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