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Pencahue, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
Pencahue is a small city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 7,924. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pencahue
Pencahue is a town and commune in Chile, located in Talca Province, in the seventh region of Maule. The commune spans and area of 956.8 km2 (369 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 7,924 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.3935°, -71.8005° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.4 inches (847 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pencahue
Pencahue is a small city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 7,924. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 456.2 sq mi (1,181.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3935°N, 71.8005°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 128 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 47 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 57 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 97 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 98 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 139 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 147 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 175 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Pencahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Pencahue
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Villa Cobin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Linares de Perales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Laura de Lo Figueroa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Patagua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corinto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Laura De Lo Figueroa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corinto | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Educacional Pencahue | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Técnico Agricola Pencahue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Educalen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pencahue
13 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 Ancoa La Radio de Linares | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Consuelo FM | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Marisol | 80's, 80s | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Fresh | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Kuschelschlager | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pencahue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Bomberil Benito Riquelme | ||||
| Museo CIMA (Centro de Innovación Medioambiental y de Turismo) | ||||
| Museo Cultural Jerónimo Lagos Lisboa | ||||
| Museo de Huilquilemu | ||||
| Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca |
Libraries in Pencahue
| 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 |
Farmers Markets in Pencahue
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Minimarket | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| FruitasY Verduras Alameda | |||||
| Locales de Feria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Talca | |||||
| Mercado Estación | |||||
| Persa CREA | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario |
Restaurants in Pencahue
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pencahue
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pencahue
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pencahue
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pencahue
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pencahue
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes 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 Boldal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Boldo 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 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 |
| Quivolgo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Damian Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vina Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pencahue
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 Pencahue
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Corinto | |
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción Pencahue |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pencahue?
Pencahue has a population of 7,924 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 456.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pencahue?
Pencahue 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 47°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.