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Quilaco, Chile

Biobío · Chile

Quilaco is a small town in Biobío, Chile with a population of 3,850. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,850 Population 6/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Quilaco

Quilaco is a Chilean town and commune located in the Bío Bío Province, Bío Bío Region. The commune spans an area of 1,123.7 km2 (434 sq mi).

People

Population3,850
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population3,850
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates-37.6837°, -71.9995°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceBiobío
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,624 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quilaco

Quilaco is a small town in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 3,850. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Quilaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Chile avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area703.4 sq mi (1,821.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6837°N, 71.9995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 138 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 124 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 123 km
Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 148 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 135 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 149 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 139 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 144 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 112 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 103 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 108 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 87 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 138 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 116 km
Feb 11, 2011 11 km ENE of Arauco, Chile M5.9 119 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 47 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 119 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 73 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 130 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 134 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 132 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 117 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m - 136 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m - 111 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 40 132 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake - 2,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Callaqui (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 55 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 65 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 74 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 76 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 85 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 96 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 97 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 106 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 115 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 133 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 149 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 176 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 184 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 47°F (9°C) 10.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 11.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 7.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Quilaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Quilaco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Lenguaje El Sol de Quilaco - - - -
Escuela Básica Rucalhue - - - -
Escuela Particular Agua Santa - - - -
Escuela Básica Dañicalqui - - - -
Escuela Básica Santa Adriana - - - -
Liceo Agricola Los Mayos - - - -
Instituto Valle de Sol - - - -
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Radio Stations near Quilaco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bío-Bío Los Ángeles 96.7 music, news AAC+

Museums in Quilaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Histórico y Cultural Santa Bárbara
Museo del Recuerdo

Libraries in Quilaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Mulchén0.0

Farmers Markets in Quilaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Mulchen
Vega Comunal

Restaurants in Quilaco

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Tenchita

Cafes in Quilaco

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tentaciones Repostería

Clinics in Quilaco

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Quilaco

Stadiums & Teams in Quilaco

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Airports Near Quilaco

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Victoria AirportZICMedium Airport
Agua Buena Airport-Small Airport
Cholguahue Airport-Small Airport
Curacautín Airport-Small Airport
Del Bío Bío Airport-Small Airport
El Huachi Airport-Small Airport
La Colmena Airport-Small Airport
Lolco Airport-Small Airport
Los Confines Airport-Small Airport
María Dolores AirportLSQSmall Airport
María Ester Airport-Small Airport
Mininco Airport-Small Airport
Poco a Poco Airport-Small Airport
Rucamanqui Airport-Small Airport
San Lorenzo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Luisa Airport-Small Airport
Siberia Airport-Small Airport
Traiguén Airport-Small Airport
Trilahue Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Quilaco

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Chile

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Area
1,123.7 km² (433.7 mi²)
Website
municipalidadquilaco.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

Volcanoes Near Quilaco

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m 1980

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 Quilaco

What is the population of Quilaco?

Quilaco has a population of 3,850 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 703.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quilaco?

Quilaco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.

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