Commune · Concepción Province
# San Pedro de la Paz

San Pedro de la Paz is a commune of Chile in Concepción Province, Bío-Bío Region. It had an estimated 150,023 people in 2022 on 112 km² (about 1,345 per km²). 145 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 347 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 150,023 people (2022)
- 112 km²
- 347 mapped services
- 16 m typical elevation

## How many people live in San Pedro de la Paz?

San Pedro de la Paz had an estimated 150,023 people in 2022 — 14.0% of Concepción Province, 40th of 345 communes. There are 1,067 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Concepción Province figure of 1,059). Spread over 112 km², that is about 1,345 people per km², 38th of 345 communes.

21.3% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 37 across Concepción Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.
- 0–4 9,628
- 5–9 11,050
- 10–14 11,247
- 15–19 10,091
- 20–24 10,071
- 25–29 10,832
- 30–34 12,787
- 35–39 12,104
- 40–44 12,062
- 45–49 10,085
- 50–54 9,149
- 55–59 8,260
- 60–64 7,049
- 65–69 5,969
- 70–74 3,972
- 75–79 2,609
- 80+ 3,058

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is San Pedro de la Paz?

San Pedro de la Paz lies in Concepción Province, Bío-Bío Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Chiguayante, Concepción, Coronel and Hualpén. By area it is the 294th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 3.2% of Concepción Province. The centre of San Pedro de la Paz is about 442 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 8.6 km from Concepción, the main town of Concepción Province. The centre point is at 36.8927° S, 73.1001° W.

Source: La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around San Pedro de la Paz

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in San Pedro de la Paz: 3 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 1 waterfall; 1 zoo; 1 memorial; 1 museum; 1 beach.
- Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue · museum
- Cascada Escondida · waterfall
- Humedal Urbano Bayona del Valle · nature reserve
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Desembocadura Río Biobío · nature reserve
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Laguna Grande y Humedal Los Batros · nature reserve
- Playita Laguna Grande · beach
- Balneario Municipal Laguna Chica · attraction
- Caleta Alto del Rey · attraction
- Fundo El Venado · zoo
- Monumento Mapuche · memorial

### Nearby, outside San Pedro de la Paz
- Fundo Escuadrón · nature reserve, Coronel 5.9 km
- Mirador Laguna La Posada · viewpoint, Coronel 6.1 km
- Monumento Histórico- Agua de Las Niñas · memorial, Chiguayante 6.1 km
- Santuario Virgen · memorial, Chiguayante 6.5 km
- Monumento a Manuel Rodríguez · memorial, Chiguayante 6.7 km
- Escudo Chiguayante · memorial, Chiguayante 6.8 km
- Memorial 27F · memorial, Concepción 7.4 km
- Monumento a Bomberos · memorial, Chiguayante 7.4 km
- Mirador Cantera 1 · viewpoint, Chiguayante 7.5 km
- Mirador natural Pedro de Valdivia · viewpoint, Concepción 7.5 km
- Cascada Antigua Cantera · waterfall, Chiguayante 7.7 km
- Deutsch Lookout · viewpoint, Concepción 7.8 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: San Pedro de la Paz
- Time zone UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Country calling code +56
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type C, L · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports
- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) · Concepcion 14 km
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco 229 km

### Nearest railway station

Lomas Coloradas (San Pedro de la Paz), about 3.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.7 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Jun (about 9.6 hours, sunrise around 09:03, sunset around 18:41).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in San Pedro de la Paz

Open gazetteers list 145 villages, towns and localities in San Pedro de la Paz. The largest with a recorded population: San Pedro de la Paz (121,631). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 94 m above sea level (median 16 m).
- Aires de San Pedro
- Alto Lafquén
- Andalue
- Andalué
- Barrio Arboleda
- Boca Sur
- Boca Sur Viejo
- Bosque San Pedro
- Brisa Norte
- Brisas de Junquillar
- Caleta Alto Rey
- Caleta Boca Sur
- Candelaria
- Condominio La Foresta II
- Condominio Vista al Mar
- Conjunto Residencial Bayona
- Costa Pacífico
- Costa San Francisco 1
- Costa Verde A
- Costa Verde B
- Costa Verde C
- Costa Verde D
- Cumbres de Andalué
- Cumbres de Andalué Oriente
- El Cerco
- El Madrigal
- Escritor Juan Emar
- Escritora María Flora Yáñez
- Fundo El Venado
- Huerto Sur
- Huertos Familiares
- Huertos Familiares de San Pedro
- Huertos de la Costa
- Idahue
- La Estrella
- La Foresta
- Llacolén del Mar
- Lomas Coloradas
- Los Aromos
- Los Nísperos
- Los Pinares
- Los Pioneros
- Loteo Costa Azul
- Michahue
- Michaihue
- Michaihue 600
- Michaihue Histórico
- Nueva Michaihue I
- Palco Chico
- Parque Residencial Bayona
- Parque Residencial Laguna Grande
- Parque Residencial Los Canelos
- Península de Andalué
- Pie de Monte
- Portal Poniente
- Portal San Pedro
- Portal de San Pedro
- Quiapo
- Rosas por un Sueño
- San Pedro
- San Pedro Viejo
- San Pedro de la Costa
- San Pedro de la Costa 2
- San Pedro de la Costa 3
- San Pedro de la Costa 4
- San Pedro de la Paz
- San Pedro del Mar
- San Pedro del Valle
- Santa Inés
- Sector Candelaria
- Sector Michaihue
- Sol del Pacífico
- Valle Catirai
- Valle Hermoso
- Valle Las Piedras
- Valle Las Rosas
- Valle San Pedro
- Villa 21 de Mayo
- Villa Alonso de Ercilla
- Villa Amanecer
- Villa Candelaria
- Villa Capitán Pastene
- Villa Cardenal Raúl Silva Henríquez
- Villa Cerro Chepe
- Villa Cooperativa Los Canelos
- Villa El Conquistador
- Villa El Pinar
- Villa El Recodo
- Villa El Rosario
- Villa Esmeralda
- Villa Evangelista
- Villa Francisco Coloane
- Villa García Hurtado
- Villa Gonzalo Rojas
- Villa Icalma
- Villa Jerusalén
- Villa La Paz
- Villa La Riviera del Biobío
- Villa La Rotonda
- Villa Las Araucarias
- Villa Las Araucarias II
- Villa Las Casetas
- Villa Las Flores
- Villa Las Playas
- Villa Las Tres Pascualas
- Villa Lautaro
- Villa Libertad Colo Colo
- Villa Llacolén
- Villa Llacolén II
- Villa Lo Pequén
- Villa Los Boldos
- Villa Los Cerrillos
- Villa Los Escritores
- Villa Los Huertos
- Villa Los Pensamientos
- Villa Los Robles
- Villa Los Trencitos de Candelaria
- Villa MOP
- Villa Mar
- Villa Miramar
- Villa Newen-Co
- Villa Obreros Nuevo Puente Juan Pablo II
- Villa Omer Huet
- Villa Pablo Agreen
- Villa Padre Hurtado I
- Villa Padre Hurtado II
- Villa Palomares
- Villa Papelera
- Villa Parque Las Gaviotas
- Villa Pedro de Valdivia
- Villa Pinos de San Pedro
- Villa Pintor Pedro Luna
- Villa Plaza del Mar
- Villa Pocuro
- Villa Rodrigo Ambrosio
- Villa Rucalhue
- Villa Ruka Colimapu
- Villa Ruka Pehuén
- Villa San Esteban
- Villa San Pedro
- Villa Spring Hill
- Villa Venus
- Villa Versalles
- Villa Victoria
- Vistas de Idahue

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of San Pedro de la Paz

Named natural and historic features inside San Pedro de la Paz, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.
- Laguna San Pedro
- Río Biobío

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.
- Laguna Llacolen

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerro Andalue · 81 m

### Getting around

1 railway station.
- Loma Colorada

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in San Pedro de la Paz and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Concepción Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 849 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (166 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are September to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 16 |
| Feb | 19 | 18 |
| Mar | 17 | 26 |
| Apr | 14 | 52 |
| May | 11 | 122 |
| Jun | 10 | 166 |
| Jul | 9 | 146 |
| Aug | 9 | 131 |
| Sep | 10 | 65 |
| Oct | 12 | 56 |
| Nov | 14 | 30 |
| Dec | 17 | 21 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Pedro de la Paz
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente · San Pedro de la Paz | 2.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Edwards-Citi · San Pedro de la Paz | 4.5 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Bbva · San Pedro de la Paz | 6.0 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec Lomas Coloradas · San Pedro de la Paz | 3.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | PuraLodge · San Pedro de la Paz | 3.0 km | Map |
| Mall | Avenida Strip Andalue · San Pedro de la Paz | 4.1 km | Map |
| School | Colegio Juan Bosco · San Pedro de la Paz | 2.9 km | Map |
| College | Inacap San Pedro de la Paz · San Pedro de la Paz | 5.3 km | Map |
| Police station | 6 Comisaría San Pedro de la Paz · San Pedro de la Paz | 5.4 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in San Pedro de la Paz

Places mapped inside San Pedro de la Paz in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 7
- Banks 13
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 10
- Hotels 7
- Shopping malls 10
- Schools 85
- Colleges and universities 3
- Pharmacies 27
- Restaurants 160
- Police stations 4
- Dental clinics 20

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Concepción Province
- Chiguayante
- Concepción
- Coronel
- Florida
- Hualpén
- Hualqui
- Lota
- Penco
- Santa Juana
- Talcahuano
- Tomé

## Quick answers
- Where is San Pedro de la Paz? In Concepción Province, Bío-Bío Region, Chile
- What is the population of San Pedro de la Paz? 150,023 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Pedro de la Paz? About 35 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Pedro de la Paz? About 1,345 people per km²
- What borders San Pedro de la Paz? Chiguayante, Concepción, Coronel and Hualpén
- What is there to see in San Pedro de la Paz? Balneario Municipal Laguna Chica, Caleta Alto del Rey, Cascada Escondida, Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue
- What time zone is San Pedro de la Paz in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in San Pedro de la Paz? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in San Pedro de la Paz? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Pedro de la Paz? 145 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Pedro de la Paz? Settlements lie between 7 m and 94 m
- What is the highest point in San Pedro de la Paz? Cerro Andalue (81 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Pedro de la Paz? September to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Pedro de la Paz? Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Pedro de la Paz? Banco Edwards-Citi, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Pedro de la Paz? Banco Bbva, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Pedro de la Paz? Copec Lomas Coloradas, about 3.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Pedro de la Paz? 7 mapped
- How many banks are in San Pedro de la Paz? 13 mapped
- How many ATMs are in San Pedro de la Paz? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Pedro de la Paz? 10 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Pedro de la Paz? CL08108 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 111.5 km²
- P-code: CL08108
- Province: Concepción Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/bio-bio/concepcion/san-pedro-de-la-paz/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.