Commune · Linares Province
# Yerbas Buenas

Yerbas Buenas is a commune of Chile in Linares Province, Maule Region. It had an estimated 19,515 people in 2022 on 257 km² (about 76 per km²). 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 19,515 people (2022)
- 257 km²
- 42 mapped services
- 179 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Yerbas Buenas?

Yerbas Buenas had an estimated 19,515 people in 2022 — 6.2% of Linares Province, 177th of 345 communes. There are 1,012 women for every 1,000 men (below the Linares Province figure of 1,043). Spread over 257 km², that is about 76 people per km², 104th of 345 communes.

19.6% of people are children under 15 and 14.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 39 years (it is 39 across Linares Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,143
- 5–9 1,291
- 10–14 1,383
- 15–19 1,212
- 20–24 1,152
- 25–29 1,248
- 30–34 1,400
- 35–39 1,291
- 40–44 1,310
- 45–49 1,420
- 50–54 1,349
- 55–59 1,299
- 60–64 1,177
- 65–69 1,005
- 70–74 792
- 75–79 496
- 80+ 547

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

## Where is Yerbas Buenas?

Yerbas Buenas lies in Linares Province, Maule Region, Chile. It borders 6 other communes: Colbún, Linares, Maule, San Clemente, San Javier and Villa Alegre. By area it is the 260th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 2.6% of Linares Province. The centre of Yerbas Buenas is about 260 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 19 km from Linares, the main town of Linares Province. The centre point is at 35.6854° S, 71.5248° 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 Yerbas Buenas

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Yerbas Buenas: 2 attractions; 1 memorial; 1 museum.
- Museo Histórico de Yerbas Buenas · museum
- Plaza Yerbas Buenas · attraction
- Zona Típica - Pueblo de Yerbas Buenas · attraction
- Monumento al Arado · memorial

### Nearby, outside Yerbas Buenas
- En memoria de Miguel Vasquez Brito · memorial, Colbún 10.0 km
- Arco San Nicolás · memorial, Colbún 10 km
- Antiguo tren · attraction, Colbún 11 km
- Bernardo O'higgins · memorial, Colbún 11 km
- Monumento a Bernardo O'higgins · memorial, Colbún 13 km
- Monumento al capitán Daniel Rebolledo · memorial, Colbún 13 km
- Gota de Agua · memorial, Colbún 13 km
- Termas de Quinamavida · attraction, Colbún 15 km
- Gladys Marín · memorial, San Clemente 17 km
- Humedal Urbano de Linares · nature reserve, Linares 18 km
- Rosalindo Tapia Salas · memorial, Villa Alegre 18 km
- Sanatorio · monument, San Clemente 19 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: Yerbas Buenas
- 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 183 km
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago 264 km

### Nearest railway station

Villa Alegre (Villa Alegre), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.5 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Jun (about 9.8 hours, sunrise around 08:53, sunset around 18:38).

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 Yerbas Buenas

Open gazetteers list 75 villages, towns and localities in Yerbas Buenas. The largest with a recorded population: Yerbas Buenas (3,169). Settlements here lie between about 152 m and 249 m above sea level (median 179 m).
- Abranquil
- Abránquil
- Bajo Esmeralda
- Brilla El Sol
- Callejón El Manzanal
- Callejón Flor Oriente
- Callejón Las Rosas
- Callejón Quilipín
- Caracoles
- Caupolicán
- Challacura
- Cinco Caminos
- Coironal
- Cuatro Rosas
- El Carmen
- El Esfuerzo
- El Tránsito
- El Vencedor
- Flor Lillo
- Flor María
- Flor Oriente
- Gumera
- Isla de Maule
- Juventud de Chile
- La Faja
- La Laguna
- La Puntilla
- Lagunillas de Arquén
- Lancha de Queri
- Las Acacias
- Las Cruces
- Las Toscas
- Linda Vista
- Los Naranjos
- Los Pajaritos
- Los Puquios
- Los Queltehues
- Maitencillo Adentro
- Maitencillo Afuera
- Orilla de Maule
- Papelera
- Peralillo
- Población Candelaria Pérez
- Población El Aromo
- Población Fuster
- Población Las Araucarias
- Población Nueva Alianza
- Puertas Al Futuro
- Rincón de Abránquil
- San Agustín
- San Ignacio
- San José
- San Juan
- San Juan de Dios
- San Ramón
- Santa Ana
- Santa Ana de Queri
- Santa Elena
- Santa María
- Santa Rosario
- Semillero
- Tres Esquinas
- Vega Verde
- Villa Altué
- Villa Colonial
- Villa Cordillera
- Villa El Bosque
- Villa Histórica
- Villa Lisonjera
- Villa Los Héroes
- Villa Puipuyén
- Villa San Pedro
- Villa Santa Eliana
- Villa Unión y Esfuerzo
- Yerbas Buenas

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Yerbas Buenas

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Estero Abranquil
- Estero La Barra

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 Yerbas Buenas and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Linares Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (5 °C). About 433 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (78 mm) and the driest Jan (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 20 | 11 |
| Feb | 19 | 22 |
| Mar | 17 | 14 |
| Apr | 13 | 28 |
| May | 9 | 54 |
| Jun | 6 | 78 |
| Jul | 5 | 67 |
| Aug | 6 | 58 |
| Sep | 8 | 30 |
| Oct | 10 | 33 |
| Nov | 14 | 23 |
| Dec | 17 | 15 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yerbas Buenas
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cesfam Ignacio Carrera Pinto · Yerbas Buenas | 9.4 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado · Yerbas Buenas | 8.6 km | Map |
| ATM | Santander · Colbún | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | COPEC · Yerbas Buenas | 2.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Casona Re-encuentro Bed & Breakfast · Yerbas Buenas | 8.5 km | Map |
| Mall | Boulevard Central Linares · Linares | 17 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Santa Elena · Yerbas Buenas | 2.7 km | Map |
| College | Centro de Formación Técnica del Maule · Linares | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | Reten Semilleros · Yerbas Buenas | 5.1 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 Yerbas Buenas

Places mapped inside Yerbas Buenas in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 1
- Schools 20
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 13
- Police stations 3

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 Linares Province
- Colbún
- Linares
- Longaví
- Parral
- Retiro
- San Javier
- Villa Alegre

## Quick answers
- Where is Yerbas Buenas? In Linares Province, Maule Region, Chile
- What is the population of Yerbas Buenas? 19,515 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yerbas Buenas? About 39 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yerbas Buenas? About 76 people per km²
- What borders Yerbas Buenas? Colbún, Linares, Maule, San Clemente, San Javier and Villa Alegre
- What is there to see in Yerbas Buenas? Monumento al Arado, Museo Histórico de Yerbas Buenas, Plaza Yerbas Buenas, Zona Típica - Pueblo de Yerbas Buenas
- What time zone is Yerbas Buenas in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Yerbas Buenas? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Yerbas Buenas? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yerbas Buenas? 75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yerbas Buenas? Settlements lie between 152 m and 249 m
- What is the best time to visit Yerbas Buenas? October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yerbas Buenas? Cesfam Ignacio Carrera Pinto, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Yerbas Buenas? Banco Estado, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Yerbas Buenas? Santander, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yerbas Buenas? COPEC, about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Yerbas Buenas? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Yerbas Buenas? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Yerbas Buenas? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yerbas Buenas? CL07408 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 257.5 km²
- P-code: CL07408
- Province: Linares Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/linares/yerbas-buenas/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.