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San Fabián de Alico, Chile

Ñuble · Chile

San Fabián de Alico is a small town in Ñuble, Chile with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 1,332 ft (406 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,661 Population 1/sq mi density
1,332 ft Elevation 406 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
122.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About San Fabián de Alico

San Fabián de Alico

San Fabián de Alico is a town in San Fabián, Ñuble Region, Chile.

People

Population1,661
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain122.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Population1,661
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Coordinates-36.5195°, -71.5861°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceÑuble
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation122.2 inches (3,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall105.3 inches (268 cm)

About San Fabián de Alico

San Fabián de Alico is a small town in Chile (Ñuble) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

San Fabián de Alico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 105.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Chile avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.5195°N, 71.5861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above Chile avg
Snowfall 105.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 126 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 123 km
May 14, 1990 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile M6.2 68 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 130 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 146 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 147 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 134 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 104 km
Feb 27, 2010 27 km NNW of Yumbel, Chile M6.0 104 km
Apr 2, 2010 30 km W of Quirihue, Chile M6.0 120 km
Feb 13, 2011 9 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.0 143 km
Mar 16, 2010 25 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M5.9 134 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 92 km
Feb 13, 2011 18 km NNW of Talcahuano, Chile M5.8 142 km
Mar 17, 2020 54 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M5.6 147 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 107 km
Mar 23, 1995 38 km W of Quirihue, Chile M5.5 126 km
Mar 22, 1995 37 km W of Quirihue, Chile M5.5 126 km
Mar 21, 2010 35 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M5.5 143 km
Feb 27, 2010 13 km NW of Tomé, Chile M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 558 126 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 133 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 137 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 138 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 133 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 43 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 89 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 101 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 104 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 111 km
Azul, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,788 m (12,428 ft) 1967 122 km
Descabezado Grande Stratovolcano(es) 3,953 m (12,969 ft) 1933 129 km
Calabozos Caldera 3,508 m (11,509 ft) Unknown 145 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 148 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 153 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 155 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 156 km
Planchon-Peteroa Stratovolcano(es) 3,977 m (13,048 ft) 2019 171 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 197 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 7.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 9.0 in Coldest, Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 8.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in

San Fabián de Alico has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in San Fabián de Alico

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica Los Coigües
Escuela Quihua
Escuela Básica Maitenal
Escuela Paso Ancho
Liceo C-88 Jorge Alessandri
Escuela Juan José San Martín
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Radio Stations near San Fabián de Alico

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Contigo christian, cueca MP3 192 kbps

Museums in San Fabián de Alico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum

Hotels in San Fabián de Alico

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residencial
Villa Baviera

Restaurants in San Fabián de Alico

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cordillera
Malacura
Pino Alto

Clinics in San Fabián de Alico

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM San Fabián

Gas Stations in San Fabián de Alico

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CL #1203837258

Breweries in San Fabián de Alico

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Von Menzel

Stadiums & Teams in San Fabián de Alico

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Airports Near San Fabián de Alico

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins AirportYAIMedium Airport
Achibueno AirportSmall Airport
Alto Cauquenes AirportSmall Airport
Atacalco AirportSmall Airport
Copihue AirportSmall Airport
El Almendro AirportSmall Airport
El Arenal AirportSmall Airport
El Boldo AirportSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
Fundo El Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Fundo La Caña AirportSmall Airport
Hospital Villa Baviera AirportSmall Airport
José Abel Sepúlveda AerodromeSmall Airport
Las Alpacas AirportSmall Airport
Las Moras AirportSmall Airport
Los Maitenes AirportSmall Airport
Municipal de Linares AirportZLRSmall Airport
Pullami AirportSmall Airport
Rucamalen AirportSmall Airport
Rucamanqui AirportSmall Airport
San Andrés AirportSmall Airport
San Guillermo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Eugenia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Marta AirportSmall Airport
Siberia AirportSmall Airport
Verfrut Sur AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Area
1.3 km² (0.5 mi²)
Founded
1865

🇨🇱 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 San Fabián de Alico

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m 2020

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 San Fabián de Alico

What is the population of San Fabián de Alico?

San Fabián de Alico has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Fabián de Alico?

San Fabián de Alico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches, with 105.3 inches of snow.

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