Commune · Cachapoal Province
# Peumo

Peumo is a commune of Chile in Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region. It had an estimated 15,005 people in 2022 on 154 km² (about 97 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 15,005 people (2022)
- 154 km²
- 30 mapped services
- 164 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Peumo?

Peumo had an estimated 15,005 people in 2022 — 2.1% of Cachapoal Province, 210th of 345 communes. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cachapoal Province figure of 1,001). Spread over 154 km², that is about 97 people per km², 97th of 345 communes.

18.3% of people are children under 15 and 15.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 37 across Cachapoal Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.
- 0–4 787
- 5–9 948
- 10–14 1,005
- 15–19 844
- 20–24 829
- 25–29 1,026
- 30–34 1,094
- 35–39 986
- 40–44 1,035
- 45–49 1,072
- 50–54 1,092
- 55–59 1,040
- 60–64 921
- 65–69 798
- 70–74 607
- 75–79 402
- 80+ 519

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

## Where is Peumo?

Peumo lies in Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Coltauco, Las Cabras, Pichidegua and San Vicente. By area it is the 281st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 2.1% of Cachapoal Province. The centre of Peumo is about 111 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 49 km from Rancagua, the main town of Cachapoal Province. The centre point is at 34.3337° S, 71.2332° 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 Peumo

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Peumo: 3 viewpoints; 1 memorial.
- Mirador La Gruta · viewpoint
- Mirador Los Tres Boldos · viewpoint
- Piedra de Descanso · viewpoint
- Plaza de las Américas · memorial

### Nearby, outside Peumo
- Valle del Cachapoal · viewpoint, Pichidegua 4.8 km
- Terremoto 2010 · memorial, Pichidegua 5.3 km
- Casa Parroquial de La Torina · attraction, Pichidegua 5.5 km
- Roca Plana · viewpoint, Pichidegua 6.1 km
- Mirador Valle de Cachapoal · viewpoint, Pichidegua 8.0 km
- Valle de Colchagua · viewpoint, Pichidegua 8.1 km
- Azudas de Larmahue · attraction, Pichidegua 8.7 km
- Ruedas de Larmahue · memorial, Pichidegua 8.7 km
- Mirador San Celso · viewpoint, Pichidegua 8.9 km
- Memorial Bombero Manuel Zamorano Velásquez · memorial, Pichidegua 9.0 km
- Ruedas de Larmahue · attraction, Pichidegua 9.8 km
- Mirador Las Ruedas · viewpoint, Pichidegua 9.8 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: Peumo
- 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
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago 112 km
- Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) · San Rafael 261 km

### Nearest railway station

Pelequén (Malloa), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Jun (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 08:48, 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 Peumo

Open gazetteers list 26 villages, towns and localities in Peumo. The largest with a recorded population: Peumo (8,667). Settlements here lie between about 159 m and 179 m above sea level (median 164 m).
- Arboledas
- Cachapoal
- Cementerio
- Codao
- Codao Cerro
- Codao Río
- Concha y Toro
- El Cortijo
- El Esfuerzo
- El Mirador
- Isla Río
- La Esperanza
- La Rosa
- Peumo
- Población Karol Wojtyła
- Población Los Paltos
- Rosario Cerro
- Rosario Río
- Santa Elena
- Sofruco
- Villa Araucanía
- Villa Don Reca
- Villa La Cantera
- Villa Morelia
- Villa San Agustín
- Villa Verona

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Peumo

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada de La Palma
- Quebrada de Los Cerdos

### Hills and mountains

10 mountains; 1 hill; 1 mountain pass.
- Cerro Riscos Peinados · 1,271 m
- Durazno · 1,071 m
- Cerro Risco Bayo · 901 m
- Cerro Bandurrias · 754 m
- Puntilla Las Palomas · 715 m
- Alto del Sauce · 491 m
- Cerro La Esperanza · 483 m
- Cerros Las Tarcazas · 449 m
- Cuesta de Idahue · 431 m
- Cerro Los Culenes · 303 m
- Cerro Los Quillayes · 182 m
- Cerro Chivato de Codao · 155 m

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 railway station.
- Aeródromo Peumo
- Estación La Rosa

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 Peumo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Cachapoal Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jul (4 °C). About 324 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (57 mm) and the driest Jan (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 18 | 13 |
| Feb | 17 | 17 |
| Mar | 15 | 18 |
| Apr | 12 | 19 |
| May | 8 | 46 |
| Jun | 4 | 57 |
| Jul | 4 | 44 |
| Aug | 5 | 43 |
| Sep | 7 | 20 |
| Oct | 10 | 20 |
| Nov | 13 | 14 |
| Dec | 16 | 13 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Peumo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Consulta Médica Esperanza Pichidegua · Pichidegua | 5.2 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Pichidegua | 5.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Cajero Santander · Pichidegua | 4.8 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Copec · Pichidegua | 4.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Residencial Buen Paso · Pichidegua | 4.7 km | Map |
| Mall | Galería Victoria · Pichidegua | 5.2 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Básica Rosario De Codao · Peumo | 1.1 km | Map |
| College | Liceo Francisco Antonio Encina Armanet · Las Cabras | 8.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Pichidegua · Pichidegua | 5.2 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 Peumo

Places mapped inside Peumo in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 4
- Hotels 2
- Schools 12
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 1
- Police stations 2

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 Cachapoal Province
- Codegua
- Coinco
- Coltauco
- Doñihue
- Graneros
- Las Cabras
- Machalí
- Malloa
- Mostazal
- Olivar
- Pichidegua
- Quinta de Tilcoco
- Rancagua
- Rengo
- Requínoa
- San Vicente

## Quick answers
- Where is Peumo? In Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile
- What is the population of Peumo? 15,005 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Peumo? About 40 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Peumo? About 97 people per km²
- What borders Peumo? Coltauco, Las Cabras, Pichidegua and San Vicente
- What is there to see in Peumo? Mirador La Gruta, Mirador Los Tres Boldos, Piedra de Descanso, Plaza de las Américas
- What time zone is Peumo in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Peumo? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Peumo? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Peumo? 26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Peumo? Settlements lie between 159 m and 179 m
- What is the highest point in Peumo? Cerro Riscos Peinados (1,271 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Peumo? November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Peumo? Consulta Médica Esperanza Pichidegua, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Peumo? State Bank, about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Peumo? Cajero Santander, about 4.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Peumo? Copec, about 4.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Peumo? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Peumo? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Peumo? 4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Peumo? CL06112 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 154.1 km²
- P-code: CL06112
- Province: Cachapoal Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/libertador-bernardo-o-higgins/cachapoal/peumo/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.