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Tucapel, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Tucapel is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 13,427. Elevation: 1,122 ft (342 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tucapel
Tucapel is a town and commune in the Bío Bío Province, Bío Bío Region, Chile. It was once a region of Araucanía named for the Tucapel River. The name of the region derived from the rehue and aillarehue of the Moluche people of the area between the Lebu and the Lleulleu Rivers, who were famed for their long resistance to the Spanish in the Arauco War. Tucapel is also the name of a famous leader from that region in the first resistance against the Spanish mentioned in Alonso de Ercilla's epic poem La Araucana. Formerly belonging to the Ñuble Province, in the Yungay Department. Near the town of Tucapel is the Plaza de San Diego de Tucapel. The capital of the commune is the town of Huépil, moving the municipality from Tucapel in 1967. In Mapudungun the name Huépil means "To seize or to take by force".
People
Climate
| Population | 13,427 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.2908°, -71.9493° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tucapel
Tucapel is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 13,427. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Tucapel
Tucapel has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 417.9 sq mi (1,082.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2908°N, 71.9493°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 109 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 99 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 131 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 139 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 109 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antuco (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 55 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 83 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 92 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 116 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 125 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 157 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 171 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 189 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in |
Tucapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Tucapel
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica D1228 "Luis Martínez González" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Huepil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Tucapel | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Huepil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Obra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Hijuelas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Colonia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lomas de Tucapel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Cumbres de Huépil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Tucapel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela D-1228 Luis Martínez González | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Parroquial San Diego de Alcalá | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Integral de Adultos (C.E.I.A.) "Adelaida Moreno" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela F-1016 Alejandro Pérez Urbano | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo B-67 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Andrés Alcázar | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tucapel
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bío-Bío Los Ángeles 96.7 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| RADIO 24/7 | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Libraries in Tucapel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Polcura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Tucapel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Huépil | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Tucapel
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tucapel
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tucapel
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tucapel
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tucapel
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tucapel
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tucapel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tucapel
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atacalco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Huachi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | - | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poco a Poco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pullami Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucamanqui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Luisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siberia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tucapel
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tucapel
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Diego de Alcalá |
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of Tucapel?
Tucapel has a population of 13,427 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 417.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tucapel?
Tucapel 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 44°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.