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Rengo, Chile

O'Higgins Region · Chile

Rengo is a mid-size city in O'Higgins Region, Chile with a population of 38,100. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

38,100 Population 92/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Rengo

Rengo

Rengo is a city and commune located in the Zona Central of Chile, situated in the Cachapoal Province of the O'Higgins Region at a distance of 28 km (17 mi) south of the city of Rancagua and 114 km (71 mi) south of the national capital Santiago. It was named after the courageous Toqui Rengo for his particular bravery at the Battle of Lagunillas.

People

Population38,100
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population38,100
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates-34.4064°, -70.8583°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceO'Higgins Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rengo

Rengo is a mid-size city in Chile (O'Higgins Region) with a population of 38,100. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Rengo

Rengo has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (18°C), the coldest is Jun (4.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C / 64°F 6° / 30.4° 21.3
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 6° / 30.3° 15.9
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 4.3° / 29.3° 11.7
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 0.6° / 26.8° 12.1
May 8.3°C / 47°F -4° / 22.8° 16.4
Jun 4.7°C / 40°F -6.2° / 19.2° 49.6
Jul 4.9°C / 41°F -4.5° / 19.9° 19.0
Aug 6.1°C / 43°F -5° / 22.1° 23.7
Sep 7.4°C / 45°F -3.2° / 23.5° 12.2
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F -1.6° / 24.8° 11.4
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 0.5° / 27.3° 11.1
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 4.3° / 29.8° 9.3
Rengo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Chile avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area415.0 sq mi (1,074.7 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4064°N, 70.8583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 11, 2010 52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M7.0 87 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.9 96 km
Aug 1, 2019 96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.8 135 km
Aug 28, 2004 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile M6.5 91 km
Jun 16, 2000 53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile M6.4 92 km
Feb 28, 2010 27 km W of Rauco, Chile M6.2 89 km
Feb 27, 2010 25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile M6.2 141 km
May 18, 1992 38 km W of San Antonio, Chile M6.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2010 64 km N of Constitución, Chile M6.1 149 km
Feb 22, 1996 10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 111 km
Mar 5, 1999 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile M6.0 119 km
Mar 11, 2010 61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 105 km
Feb 27, 2010 44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 116 km
Feb 27, 2010 42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile M6.0 95 km
Jul 16, 2011 32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M6.0 111 km
Feb 28, 2010 70 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 104 km
Nov 21, 2012 45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile M5.9 106 km
May 2, 2010 65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.9 96 km
Feb 27, 2010 58 km SW of San Antonio, Chile M5.8 127 km
Mar 12, 2010 67 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile M5.8 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 279 124 km
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Palomo (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Palomo Stratovolcano 4,860 m (15,945 ft) Unknown 56 km
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m (14,042 ft) 1917 65 km
Atuel, Caldera del Caldera 5,189 m (17,024 ft) Unknown 79 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 95 km
Maipo Caldera 5,323 m (17,464 ft) 1912 98 km
San Jose Stratovolcano(es) 6,070 m (19,915 ft) 1960 112 km
Infiernillo Volcanic field 3,007 m (9,865 ft) -6890 118 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 131 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 132 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 139 km
Tupungatito Stratovolcano 5,660 m (18,570 ft) 1987 147 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 176 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 6.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

Rengo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Rengo

54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela La Rinconada
Colegio La Paz
Escuela Malloa
Escuela Quinta de Tilcoco
Liceo República de Italia
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Escuela El Naranjal
Colegio Alma Mater
Escuela República Federal de Alemania
Liceo Industrial de Rengo
Colegio Asunción
Escuela Emma Escobar de Lagos
Escuela Marta Avaria Salvatierra
Escuela Teresa Naretto
Liceo Bicentenario Oriente
Escuela de Lo de Lobo
Escuela La Isla
Escuela Carlos Condell
Colegio San Antonio del Baluarte
Escuela de Pelequén
Liceo Zoila Rosa Carreño
Jardín Infantil Bello Horizonte
Colegio Manuel Francisco Correa
Escuela G-192 Apalta
Escuela Huilquio de El Cerrillo
Escuela Gustavo Bisquertt Susarte
Escuela Especial San Expedito de Rengo
Escuela de Lenguaje Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Antupiren
Escuela de Lenguaje Ayelen
Escuela de Lenguaje Esmeralda
Escuela Municipal Suecia
Colegio Municipal Villa del Cobil
Escuela Municipal Panquehue
Colegio Municipal la Esmeralda
Colegio Municipal Lo Cartagena
Colegio Municipal Rinconada de Malambo
Escuela Municipal de Limahue
Escuela Municipal de Pelequén Viejo
Liceo Elisa Escobedo La Paz
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje San Francisco de Asis
Escuela Los Choapinos
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Santa Rosa de Pelequén
Rosario College
Escuela Santa Teresa De Avila
Colegio La Primavera
Escuela Los Maquis
Colegio La Siembra
Escuela Luis Galdames
Liceo Luis Urbina Flores
Colegio Antilén
Escuela Vicente Huidobro
Escuela Fernanda Aedo
Liceo Politécnico Tomás Marín de Poveda
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Radio Stations near Rengo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bonita AAC+ 64 kbps
Punto 9 80's MP3
Radio Colombina classic rock, misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 9 pop rock MP3
radio orocoipo other AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Rengo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casona San Joaquin de los Mayos
Centro Español de Rancagua
Centro Español de Rancagua
Lircunlauta Museum Cultural Center
Museo Adriana Vásquez Román
Museo Almazara Tipaume
Museo Casa Tipaume
Museo Comunal de Machalí Rumel
Museo Comunal de Machalí Rumel
Museo Comunal Rumel
Museo Comunal Rumel
Museo del Deporte de Rengo
Museo Los Insectos
Museo Patrimonial de la Merced
Museo Patrimonial de la Merced
Museo Patrimonial e Iglesia de Copequén
Museo Regional de Rancagua
Museo Regional de Rancagua

Libraries in Rengo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Liceo Óscar Castro Zúñiga0.0
Biblioteca Gultro0.0
Biblioteca Gultro0.0
Biblioteca Instituto O´Higgins0.0
Biblioteca Instituto O´Higgins0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Machalí0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Juan Tachoire Moena0.0
Biblioteca N°51 De Olivar0.0
Biblioteca N°51 De Olivar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Eduardo de Geyter0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 2340.0
Biblioteca Pública Rosario0.0
Biblioteca Pública Salvador Correa Ovalle0.0
Biblioteca Pública Santiago Benadava0.0
Biblioteca Pública Santiago Benadava0.0
Bibliovagón0.0

Farmers Markets in Rengo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alondra
Ce Ele!
Comercio Pelequén Piedra
Feria Artesanal del Mueble Pelequén
Feria Libre y de Abastecimiento San Vicente
Feria Techada de Abastecimiento
Feria Techada de Abastecimiento
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Rengo
San Fernando Marketplace
Vega Baquedano

Hotels in Rengo

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Los Lingues
Hotel Olimpo
Hotel Plaza Malloa
Hotel Santa Cecilia
no me olvides

Restaurants in Rengo

31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adobee
Aromas y Sabores
comida rápida XL
El Descanso
El Encuentro
El Galope
El Rincón del Camionero
El Socio
Entre Pinos
Entre Rios
Floreciente
Fuente De Soda 141
La Chepita
La Maruca
La Mazza
La picá del Cocinero
La Ponderosa de Pelequén
Las Tinajas
Masticón
Ostrería Las Del Rey
Papa Sandwich
Parilladas Rengo
Pizza Hot
Pizzería Chicago
Rengo Sandwich
Restaurante Juan y Medio
Rinconcito
Sol Floreciente
Sukai
Victoriano
Yufa

Cafes in Rengo

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Dalí
Estación O'Higgins
ViaMaxi
Viamaxi
Viamaxi

Theatres in Rengo

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Plaza de Pelequén
Teatro Municipal de Rengo
Teatro Municipal de Requínoa

Clinics in Rengo

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico ImagenSalud
Centro Terapeutico Alto Pucara
CESFAM de Malloa
CESFAM Oriente Rengo
CESFAM Pelequén
CESFAM Quinta de Tilcoco
CESFAM Requínoa
CESFAM Rosario
CL #1193026963

Dentists in Rengo

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BioDent
Clínica Dental Arboleda
Clinica Dental Sincronía
Oral Dent

Veterinaries in Rengo

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Nehuén
Pet Land
Veterinaria Requínoa

Train Stations in Rengo

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pelequén
Rengo
Requínoa
Rosario

Bus Stations in Rengo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses de Rengo

Gas Stations in Rengo

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aramco
Aramco
Combustibles Díaz
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Copec
Facaz Combustible
Petrobras
Shell
Shell

Banks in Rengo

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Chile
Banco Estado
Banco Estado
Banco Falabella
BBVA
BCI
Credichile
Santander

Shopping Malls in Rengo

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galería Madriaza
Mercado Persa Rengo
Nogal Boulevard

Gyms in Rengo

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CL #583581365
Gimnasio Municipal de Pelequén

Breweries in Rengo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Planta Cerveza Paisa

Stadiums & Teams in Rengo

TeamLeagueDivision
Complejo Deportivo
Estadio El Teniente
Estadio Froilán Naranjo
Estadio Municipal ítalo Marchant Lantadilla
Gimnasio Hermógenes Lizana

Ski Resorts Near Rengo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centro de Ski Chapa Verde 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rengo

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Independencia AirportMedium Airport
Aerosanta Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Agua Santa AirportSmall Airport
Alempue AirportSmall Airport
Almahue AirportSmall Airport
Chépica AirportSmall Airport
Costa del Sol AirportSmall Airport
Don Aliro Garcia AirportSmall Airport
El Alba AirportSmall Airport
El Boldal AirportSmall Airport
El Corte AirportSmall Airport
El Principal AirportSmall Airport
El Tambo AirportSmall Airport
Estero Seco AirportSmall Airport
General Freire AirportSmall Airport
Juan Enrique AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Montaña AirportSmall Airport
La Puerta AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas Oriente AirportSmall Airport
Los Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuatro Diablos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gomeros AirportSmall Airport
Los Lirios AirportSmall Airport
Los Paltos AirportSmall Airport
Marina de Rapel AirportSmall Airport
Melipilla AirportSmall Airport
Paredes Viejas AirportSmall Airport
Peumo AirportSmall Airport
Rapelhuapi AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportSmall Airport
Uni Frutti AirportSmall Airport
Valle Hermoso AirportSmall Airport
Verfrut AirportSmall Airport
Viña San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Vina Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Viña Tarapacá AirportSmall Airport
Viñasutil AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rengo

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile
Correos de Chile
Correos de Chile

Treatment Centers in Rengo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Alfabetización Motriz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rengo

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica Santa Ana de Rengo
Capilla del Monasterio de la Asunción de Santa María
Capilla Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Gruta de Lourdes
Iglesia Metodista Apostolica
Iglesia Pentecostal
Iglesia San Francisco
Iglesia San Jose De Los Maquis
Parroquia
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Rosario
Parroquia San Judas Tadeo
Santuario de Santa Rosa
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon's Church)

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Area
755.0 km² (291.4 mi²)
Founded
1695
Website
municipalidadrengo.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 Rengo

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tinguiririca Stratovolcano 4,280 m 1917

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 Rengo

What is the population of Rengo?

Rengo has a population of 38,100 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 415.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rengo?

Rengo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

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