# Renaico Commune, Malleco Province, La Araucanía Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/malleco/renaico/

Commune · Malleco Province 

# Renaico

Renaico is a commune of Chile in Malleco Province, La Araucanía Region. It had an estimated **10,929 people** in 2022 on 265 km² (about 41 per km²). 42 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 10,929people (2022)
- 265km²
- 26mapped services
- 95 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Renaico?

Renaico had an estimated **10,929 people** in 2022 — 5.1% of Malleco Province, 249th of 345 communes. There are 1,064 women for every 1,000 men (above the Malleco Province figure of 1,048). Spread over 265 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 147th of 345 communes.

19.9% of people are children under 15 and 14.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 39 across Malleco Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

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Source: [UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-chl).

## Where is Renaico?

Renaico lies in [Malleco Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/malleco/), [La Araucanía Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 5 other communes: [Angol](https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/malleco/angol/), [Collipulli](https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/malleco/collipulli/), [Mulchén](https://wherepedia.org/chile/bio-bio/bio-bio/mulchen/), [Nacimiento](https://wherepedia.org/chile/bio-bio/bio-bio/nacimiento/) and [Negrete](https://wherepedia.org/chile/bio-bio/bio-bio/negrete/). By area it is the 256th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 2.0% of [Malleco Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/la-araucania/malleco/). The centre of Renaico is about 506 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 15 km from Angol, the main town of Malleco Province. The centre point is at 37.7272° S, 72.5746° W.

Source: [La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-chl).

## Things to see in and around Renaico

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Renaico: 2 museums; 1 viewpoint; 1 beach.

- Museo Histórico Comunal · museum
- Observatorio Regional de Participación y Desarrollo Cultural de Renaico · museum
- Playa Río Renaico · beach
- Mirador · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Renaico

- Mirador Renaico · viewpoint, Negrete6.9 km
- Museo Dillman Bullock · museum, Angol13 km
- Jardín El Vergel · viewpoint, Angol13 km
- Homenaje Hijo Ilustre Alberto Larraguibel Morales · memorial, Angol14 km
- Museo Histórico Julio Abasolo Aldea · museum, Angol15 km
- Cañon de Fuerte Negrete · attraction, Negrete16 km
- Piedra de la Vaca · attraction, Nacimiento16 km
- Fuerte Negrete · archaeological site, Negrete16 km
- Polvorín Fuerte Negrete · cave, Negrete17 km
- Piedra La Chancura · attraction, Nacimiento17 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Angol17 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Renaico

- Time zoneUTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- CurrencyPeso (CLP)
- Country calling code+56
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType C, L · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports

- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) · Concepcion115 km
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco133 km

### Nearest railway station

Renaico (Renaico), about 6.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.7 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 9.6 hours, sunrise around 09:03, sunset around 18:37).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Renaico

Open gazetteers list **42 villages, towns and localities** in Renaico. The largest with a recorded population: Renaico (6,576). Settlements here lie between about 80 m and 137 m above sea level (median 95 m).

- Barrio Residencial Comité Nuevo Vivir
- Campesinos Unidos
- Casablanca
- Chumpirro
- Colhué
- El Almendro
- El Edén
- El Labrador
- Huelehueico
- Juan Chávez
- La Ballica
- La Gloria
- Los Perales
- Manzanares
- Ordui
- Padre Antonio Bastía
- Parronal
- Población El Bosque
- Población El Progreso
- Población La Feria
- Población Los Aromos
- Población Millaray
- Población Oklahoma
- Población Padre Hurtado
- Población San José
- Quillota
- Renacer de Chile
- Renaico
- René Pineda
- René Schneider
- Roblería
- San Gabriel
- Santa Elena
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Victoria
- Santa Virginia
- Tijeral
- Tolpán
- Venecia
- Villa Amanecer
- Villa Los Lagos
- Villa del Río

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Renaico

Named natural and historic features inside Renaico, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Embalse Huelehueico
- Estero Coihueco
- Estero Recinto
- Estero Ullinco
- Estero del Molino
- Estero del Tijeral

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Alto del Agua · 661 m

### Getting around

2 railway stations.

- Estación Las Viñas
- Estación Roblería

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Renaico and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Malleco Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C), after allowing for this place being about 278 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 898 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (163 mm) and the driest Jan (23 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to May**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 23 

Feb 20 25 

Mar 18 37 

Apr 14 62 

May 11 114 

Jun 9 163 

Jul 8 136 

Aug 9 117 

Sep 11 74 

Oct 13 68 

Nov 15 45 

Dec 18 34 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Renaico

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de Angol · Angol 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.80834&mlon=-72.64688#map=17/-37.80834/-72.64688) 

Bank Banco Estado Express · Angol 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.80731&mlon=-72.68998#map=17/-37.80731/-72.68998) 

Petrol pump Copec · Renaico 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.74939&mlon=-72.62056#map=17/-37.74939/-72.62056) 

Hotel Pensión ISA · Renaico 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.73686&mlon=-72.61541#map=17/-37.73686/-72.61541) 

Mall Strep Center Los Robles · Angol 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.81189&mlon=-72.68371#map=17/-37.81189/-72.68371) 

School Escuela Los Nogales · Renaico 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.73165&mlon=-72.61547#map=17/-37.73165/-72.61547) 

College Universidad de la Frontera Campus Angol · Angol 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.80036&mlon=-72.70279#map=17/-37.80036/-72.70279) 

Police station Retén Tijeral · Renaico 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.73384&mlon=-72.61321#map=17/-37.73384/-72.61321) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Renaico

Places mapped inside Renaico in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools10
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants9
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Other communes in Malleco Province

- Angol
- Collipulli
- Curacautín
- Ercilla
- Lonquimay
- Los Sauces
- Lumaco
- Purén
- Traiguén
- Victoria

## Quick answers

- Where is Renaico?In Malleco Province, La Araucanía Region, Chile
- What is the population of Renaico?10,929 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Renaico?About 38 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Renaico?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Renaico?Angol, Collipulli, Mulchén, Nacimiento and Negrete
- What is there to see in Renaico?Mirador, Museo Histórico Comunal, Observatorio Regional de Participación y Desarrollo Cultural de Renaico, Playa Río Renaico
- What time zone is Renaico in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Renaico?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Renaico?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Renaico?42 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Renaico?Settlements lie between 80 m and 137 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Renaico?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Renaico?Alto del Agua (661 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Renaico?September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Renaico?Hospital de Angol, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Renaico?Banco Estado Express, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Renaico?Copec, about 4.7 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Renaico?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Renaico?CL09209 (OCHA common operational dataset)