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San Carlos, Chile
Ñuble · Chile
San Carlos is a mid-size city in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 31,517. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About San Carlos
San Carlos, fundada como Villa San Carlos de Itihue, es una ciudad y comuna de la zona centro sur de Chile, capital de la comuna de San Carlos (comuna) y de la Provincia de Punilla en la Región de Ñuble, con una población que asciende a los 55.000 habitantes según el Censo de 2024. Está ubicada a 375 km al sur de Santiago, capital nacional, y a 27 km al norte de Chillán, la capital regional. Limita al norte con las comunas de Ñiquén y Cauquenes, al sur con San Nicolás, Chillán y Coihueco, al este con San Fabián, y al oeste con Ninhue. Está emplazada en una planicie aluvial entre los ríos Ñuble y Perquilauquén, en pleno corazón de la depresión intermedia es atravesada por la línea férrea de la red EFE y la Carretera Panamericana.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,517 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.4248°, -71.9580° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Ñuble |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Carlos
San Carlos is a mid-size city in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 31,517. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in San Carlos
San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 913 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 576.9 sq mi (1,494.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.4248°N, 71.9580°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 106 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 113 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 106 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 122 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 138 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 138 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 144 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 172 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 173 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").
Schools in San Carlos
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Quinquehua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Joaquín Del Pino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela General Domingo Urrutia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela General José Miguel Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buli Estación | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gaona | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Árbol de la Vida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Sauce | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Buena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buli Caserío | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Junquillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Monte Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quilelto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Canto de Luna | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Tiuquilemu | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nuestra Señora de la Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ninquihue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quillahua | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educación Integral Adultos Claudio Matte Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ignacio Carrera Pinto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San José | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Violeta Parra Sandoval | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cientifico Humanista Diego Portales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Laura | — | — | — | — |
| Dinabec College | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Cultural y Artístico Sagrado Corazón | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Concepción de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Agrícola de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Arboledas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sofanor Parra | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Carlos
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cariñosa | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Contigo | christian, cueca | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 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 |
Museums in San Carlos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Violeta Parra | ||||
| Casa Taller Azul | ||||
| Granja Museo Doña Rita | ||||
| Museo Claudio Arrau León | ||||
| Museo Internacional de la Gráfica | ||||
| Museo Marta Colvin | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueológico Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes | ||||
| Museo San Francisco |
Libraries in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arturo Matte Alessandri | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Eusebio Lillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica 11 de Septiembre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Volodia Teitelboim V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Libre Emilio Bastías Villagra | |||||
| Mercado de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chillán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Persa San Rafael | |||||
| Persa Cordillera |
Hotels in San Carlos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Carlos
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Carlos
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Carlos
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Carlos
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Carlos
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Carlos
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Carlos
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Carlos
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Carlos
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Carlos
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Carlos
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Carlos
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atacalco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Salto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hospital Villa Baviera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Linares Airport | ZLR | Small Airport |
| Piedra Negra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Eugenia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Carlos
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in San Carlos
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Agrupación Rehabilitadora de Alcohólicos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal San Carlos Poniente | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal de Chile | |
| Iglesia San Carlos | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia San Carlos Borromeo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of San Carlos?
San Carlos has a population of 31,517 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 576.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Carlos?
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.