# Pelarco Commune, Talca Province, Maule Region – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/pelarco/

Commune · Talca Province 

# Pelarco

Pelarco is a commune of Chile in Talca Province, Maule Region. It had an estimated **9,253 people** in 2022 on 330 km² (about 28 per km²). 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,253people (2022)
- 330km²
- 22mapped services
- 226 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pelarco?

Pelarco had an estimated **9,253 people** in 2022 — 2.0% of Talca Province, 264th of 345 communes. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Talca Province figure of 1,041). Spread over 330 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 177th of 345 communes.

18.2% of people are children under 15 and 17.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 36 across Talca Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

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25–29 ****617**

30–34 ****601**

35–39 ****546**

40–44 ****620**

45–49 ****654**

50–54 ****631**

55–59 ****609**

60–64 ****563**

65–69 ****527**

70–74 ****407**

75–79 ****280**

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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 Pelarco?

Pelarco lies in [Talca Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/), [Maule Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 4 other communes: [Río Claro](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/rio-claro/), [San Clemente](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/san-clemente/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/san-rafael/) and [Talca](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/talca/). By area it is the 238th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 3.3% of [Talca Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/maule/talca/). The centre of Pelarco is about 225 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 23 km from Talca, the main town of Talca Province. The centre point is at 35.3875° S, 71.3987° 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 Pelarco

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pelarco: 1 memorial.

- Arco Portal de Pelarco · memorial

### Nearby, outside Pelarco

- El alba · attraction, San Clemente15 km
- Puente de Alto Pangue · monument, Talca16 km
- Condorito y Washington · memorial, Río Claro17 km
- Condorito Bombero · monument, Río Claro17 km
- Condorito Carabinero · memorial, Río Claro17 km
- granja de animales · zoo, Talca18 km
- Mirador Humedal Río Lircay · viewpoint, Talca18 km
- Museo CIMA (Centro de Innovación Medioambiental y de Turismo) · museum, Talca18 km
- Gladys Marín · memorial, San Clemente18 km
- Museo de Huilquilemu · attraction, Talca18 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: Pelarco

- 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) · Concepcion215 km
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago229 km

### Nearest railway station

San Rafael (San Rafael), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.5 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Jun (about 9.8 hours, sunrise around 08:52, sunset around 18:39).

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 Pelarco

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Pelarco. The largest with a recorded population: Pelarco (7,632). Settlements here lie between about 154 m and 295 m above sea level (median 226 m).

- Astillero
- Auquil
- Bajo Los Roco
- Cabrería
- El Centenario
- El Llano
- El Manzano
- El Suspiro
- Huencuecho Norte
- Huencuecho Sur
- La Batalla
- La Invernada de Trentén
- Lihueno Bajo
- Lihueno Sur
- Lihueno Tres Pinos
- Lo Patricio
- Lo Vargas
- Los Cerrillos
- Los Gomeros
- Los Quillayes
- Loteo Don Luis
- Loteo Mi Kasa
- Pelarco
- Población Los Álamos
- Población Santa Livia
- Quesería
- San Adolfo
- San Francisco
- San Guillermo
- Santa Margarita
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rita Norte
- Santa Rosa
- Villa Altos del Bosque
- Villa Pablo Neruda
- Villa Sagrados Corazones

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 Pelarco

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Estero Lo Vargas
- Estero Pelarco
- Estero Tricahue
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Quesería

### Hills and mountains

6 hills; 2 mountains.

- Cerro Artillero · 1,037 m
- Cerro Huencuecho · 644 m
- Cerro Grande · 461 m
- Cerro Tren Tren · 359 m
- Cerro Quesería · 324 m
- Cerro Pavos · 259 m
- Cerro El Álamo · 208 m
- Cerro Pangui Norte · 198 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Farellones Airport

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 Pelarco and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Talca Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 379 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (74 mm) and the driest Jan (9 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 22 9 

Feb 21 16 

Mar 19 13 

Apr 15 22 

May 11 50 

Jun 8 74 

Jul 7 60 

Aug 8 53 

Sep 11 25 

Oct 13 26 

Nov 16 18 

Dec 20 13 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pelarco

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Pelarco · Pelarco 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.38274&mlon=-71.44656#map=17/-35.38274/-71.44656) 

Bank Banco Estado · Pelarco 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.38439&mlon=-71.44632#map=17/-35.38439/-71.44632) 

ATM Santander · Colbún 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.69637&mlon=-71.40631#map=17/-35.69637/-71.40631) 

Petrol pump Facaz · San Rafael 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.30583&mlon=-71.51985#map=17/-35.30583/-71.51985) 

Hotel Llaverias de Cal y Canto · Pelarco 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.38536&mlon=-71.44395#map=17/-35.38536/-71.44395) 

Mall Correo Cumpeo · Río Claro 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.28153&mlon=-71.25948#map=17/-35.28153/-71.25948) 

School Liceo Técnico Profesional Pelarco · Pelarco 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.38601&mlon=-71.44056#map=17/-35.38601/-71.44056) 

College Huilquilemu · Talca 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.46154&mlon=-71.57698#map=17/-35.46154/-71.57698) 

Police station Tenencia Pelarco · Pelarco 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-35.38324&mlon=-71.44625#map=17/-35.38324/-71.44625) 

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 Pelarco

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Hotels2
- Schools12
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants4
- Police stations1

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 Talca Province

- Constitución
- Curepto
- Empedrado
- Maule
- Pencahue
- Río Claro
- San Clemente
- San Rafael
- Talca

## Quick answers

- Where is Pelarco?In Talca Province, Maule Region, Chile
- What is the population of Pelarco?9,253 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pelarco?About 41 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pelarco?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Pelarco?Río Claro, San Clemente, San Rafael and Talca
- What is there to see in Pelarco?Arco Portal de Pelarco
- What time zone is Pelarco in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Pelarco?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Pelarco?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pelarco?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pelarco?Settlements lie between 154 m and 295 m
- What is the highest point in Pelarco?Cerro Artillero (1,037 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pelarco?September to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pelarco?Hospital Pelarco, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pelarco?Banco Estado, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pelarco?Santander, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pelarco?Facaz, about 14 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pelarco?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Pelarco?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pelarco?CL07106 (OCHA common operational dataset)