Commune · Colchagua Province
# Pumanque

Pumanque is a commune of Chile in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region. It had an estimated 3,529 people in 2022 on 441 km² (about 8.0 per km²). 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,529 people (2022)
- 441 km²
- 18 mapped services
- 141 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Pumanque?

Pumanque had an estimated 3,529 people in 2022 — 1.5% of Colchagua Province, 321st of 345 communes. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (below the Colchagua Province figure of 1,003). Spread over 441 km², that is about 8.0 people per km², 274th of 345 communes.

12.4% of people are children under 15 and 22.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 47 years (it is 39 across Colchagua Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.
- 0–4 113
- 5–9 159
- 10–14 164
- 15–19 172
- 20–24 166
- 25–29 215
- 30–34 235
- 35–39 210
- 40–44 232
- 45–49 246
- 50–54 264
- 55–59 274
- 60–64 270
- 65–69 248
- 70–74 203
- 75–79 143
- 80+ 215

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

## Where is Pumanque?

Pumanque lies in Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile. It borders 6 other communes: Lolol, Marchigüe, Paredones, Peralillo, Pichilemu and Santa Cruz. By area it is the 217th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 7.9% of Colchagua Province. The centre of Pumanque is about 158 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 34.5927° S, 71.6818° 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 Pumanque

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pumanque: 1 waterfall.
- Agua Santa · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Pumanque
- Zona Típica de Lolol · attraction, Lolol 15 km
- Plaza Lolol · viewpoint, Lolol 15 km
- Museo de la Artesanía Chilena · museum, Lolol 16 km
- Museo del Automóvil · museum, Lolol 16 km
- Museo del Vino · museum, Lolol 16 km
- Viña Santa Cruz · attraction, Lolol 17 km
- Museo Astronómico · museum, Lolol 17 km
- Observatorio Cerro Chamán · attraction, Lolol 17 km
- Cerro de las Culturas · viewpoint, Lolol 17 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: Pumanque
- 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 157 km
- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) · Concepcion 273 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jun (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 08:51, sunset around 18:42).

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 Pumanque

Open gazetteers list 38 villages, towns and localities in Pumanque. Settlements here lie between about 82 m and 544 m above sea level (median 141 m).
- Alto Nerquihue
- Camarico
- Cerrillos
- Colhue
- La Gloria
- La Hacienda
- La Pechuga
- La Población
- La Quebrada
- La Quesería
- La Tuna
- La Vega
- Lagunillas
- Las Barrancas
- Las Cortaderas
- Las Higueras
- Las Pataguas
- Llope
- Llope Grande
- Mata Redonda
- Nilahue
- Nilahue Barahona
- Nilahue Cornejo
- Orilla Lo Silva
- Palmilla de Pumanque
- Palmilla de Reto
- Paso Las Toscas
- Peña Blanca
- Pumanque
- Ranquilhue
- Rinconada Peñablanca
- Rincón La Mina
- Rincón Los Perales
- Rincón de la Higuera
- Rincón del Sauce
- Tres Caminos
- Vichuquencito
- Ñilhue del Medio

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Pumanque

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Estero Colhue
- Estero La Viña
- Estero de Pumanque
- Estero de las Cardas
- Quebrada Las Viñas
- Quebrada Los Parrones
- Quebrada de Boquigua
- Quebrada de La Vieja
- Quebrada de la Madera
- Quebrada del Piuchen
- Quebrada las Sombras
- Tranque Nilahue
- Zanjón El Membrillo
- Zanjón de La Quebrada

### Hills and mountains

20 hills; 11 mountains; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley.
- Cerro Los Huañiles · 712 m
- Punta Colorada · 675 m
- Cerro Alto del Peumo · 637 m
- Alto de las Vacas · 621 m
- Cerro La Mina · 612 m
- Alto de Nilahue · 520 m
- Cerro La Montera · 502 m
- Cerro San Francisco · 502 m
- Cerro Los Quirquiles · 472 m
- Morro Jorquera · 449 m
- Cerro Los Cóguiles · 419 m
- Cerro La Espuela · 402 m
- Cerro Los Buitres · 386 m
- Cerro Punta del Boldo · 385 m
- Cerro Las Pircas · 369 m
- Alto de Parada · 360 m
- Cerro Calvario · 357 m
- Cerro Punta Alta · 338 m
- Alto de Peña Blanca · 323 m
- Loma de Itata · 291 m
- Cerro Las Colegas · 279 m
- Cerro La Gloria · 274 m
- Cerro Los Colmillos · 262 m
- Cerro Invernada · 244 m

…and 9 more.

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 Pumanque and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Colchagua Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 343 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (77 mm) and the driest Jan (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are August to June.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 3 |
| Feb | 22 | 6 |
| Mar | 20 | 9 |
| Apr | 17 | 15 |
| May | 13 | 57 |
| Jun | 11 | 77 |
| Jul | 10 | 62 |
| Aug | 11 | 58 |
| Sep | 12 | 22 |
| Oct | 15 | 17 |
| Nov | 18 | 10 |
| Dec | 21 | 7 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pumanque
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital de Lolol · Lolol | 15 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Peralillo | 22 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Estado · Santa Cruz | 29 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | COPEC · Lolol | 15 km | Map |
| Hotel | Jardines de Lolol · Lolol | 15 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Pumanque · Pumanque | 2.9 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Municipal de Pumanque · Pumanque | 2.8 km | Map |
| College | Global Instituto Preuniversitario · Santa Cruz | 29 km | Map |
| Police station | Retén Pumanque · Pumanque | 2.7 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 Pumanque

Places mapped inside Pumanque in open map data, by type.
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 10
- Restaurants 6
- Police stations 1

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 Colchagua Province
- Chimbarongo
- Chépica
- Lolol
- Nancagua
- Palmilla
- Peralillo
- Placilla
- San Fernando
- Santa Cruz

## Quick answers
- Where is Pumanque? In Colchagua Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile
- What is the population of Pumanque? 3,529 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pumanque? About 47 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pumanque? About 8.0 people per km²
- What borders Pumanque? Lolol, Marchigüe, Paredones, Peralillo, Pichilemu and Santa Cruz
- What is there to see in Pumanque? Agua Santa
- What time zone is Pumanque in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Pumanque? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Pumanque? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pumanque? 38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pumanque? Settlements lie between 82 m and 544 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pumanque? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Pumanque? Cerro Los Huañiles (712 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pumanque? August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pumanque? Hospital de Lolol, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pumanque? Banco Estado, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pumanque? Banco Estado, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pumanque? COPEC, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pumanque? CL06309 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 440.9 km²
- P-code: CL06309
- Province: Colchagua Province

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