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San Javier, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
San Javier is a mid-size city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 40,189. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Javier
San Javier is a Chilean city and commune located in the Province of Linares, Maule Region. The city lies in the geographical center of the country, some 270 km (168 mi) south of Santiago, 31 km (19 mi) to the northwest of the provincial capital, Linares, and 24 km (15 mi) to the south of Talca, the regional capital. The Pan-American Highway passes through the commune of San Javier, touching tangentially the eastern side of the town. A paved road connects San Javier with Colbún, Colbún dam lake and Panimávida and Quinamávida hot springs.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,189 |
| Population Density | 11,483 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.5952°, -71.7292° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Javier
San Javier is a mid-size city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 40,189. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in San Javier
San Javier has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Feb (22°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.5952°N, 71.7292°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 | 121 km |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 71 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 69 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azul, Cerro (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 88 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 89 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 123 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 152 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 174 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°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) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
San Javier has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Javier
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José Manuel Balmaceda | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Regional del Maule | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Justa Narvaez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonardo Da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manuel de Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Sagrados Corazones | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Miguel Carrera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Palma Fernández | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Geronimo Lagos Lisboa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Suyai | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan De Dios Aldea | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Melian | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Salvador College | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educacion Diferencial | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educacional Maule | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bernardo Ohiggins | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Mis Primeras Palabras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Rodriguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Florencio Garcia Canales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramon Carnicer | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Lenguaje San Javier | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pablo de Rokha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Párvulos Los Arcilleros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Torreblanca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Girasol | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Trinidad Alcaíno Tapia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Aprender | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Sol y Luna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jose Manuel Balmaceda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quinipeumo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa de Lavaderos | - | - | - | - |
| CEIA San Javier | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Manuel Montt de San Javier | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Javier
14 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 | |
| Radio 7 Tazas de Molina | música, tropical ranchera | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Javier
| 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 Histórico de Yerbas Buenas | ||||
| Museo Municipal y Casa de la Cultura Villa Alegre | ||||
| Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca |
Libraries in San Javier
| 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal La Florida | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Javier
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Minimarket | |||||
| Distribuidora Campo Lindo 2 | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| Feria Libre | |||||
| FruitasY Verduras Alameda | |||||
| Galeria los Artesanos | |||||
| Locales de Feria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Ganadería | |||||
| Mercado de Talca | |||||
| Mercado Estación | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Clemente | |||||
| Persa CREA | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario |
Hotels in San Javier
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Javier
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Javier
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Javier
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Javier
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Javier
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Javier
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Javier
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Javier
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Javier
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Javier
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Javier
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Achibueno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alto Cauquenes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Copihue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arenal 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 |
| José Abel Sepúlveda Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Alpacas 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 |
| Quivolgo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Damian Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Verfrut Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Javier
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in San Javier
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 San Javier
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Campo de Oración San Sebastián | |
| Convento de la Merced | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Parroquia san Francisco Javier | |
| Virgen de Lourdes | |
| Virgen de Lourdes |
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What is the population of San Javier?
San Javier has a population of 40,189 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 11,483 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Javier?
San Javier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.