# Bulnes Commune, Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region – Population

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Commune · Diguillín Province 

# Bulnes

Bulnes is a commune of Chile in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region. It had an estimated **22,703 people** in 2022 on 426 km² (about 53 per km²). 83 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 74 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,703people (2022)
- 426km²
- 74mapped services
- 101 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Bulnes?

Bulnes had an estimated **22,703 people** in 2022 — 6.6% of Diguillín Province, 161st of 345 communes. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (below the Diguillín Province figure of 1,080). Spread over 426 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 123rd of 345 communes.

18.2% of people are children under 15 and 16.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 39 across Diguillín Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,245**

5–9 ****1,410**

10–14 ****1,485**

15–19 ****1,414**

20–24 ****1,299**

25–29 ****1,438**

30–34 ****1,497**

35–39 ****1,430**

40–44 ****1,416**

45–49 ****1,534**

50–54 ****1,640**

55–59 ****1,634**

60–64 ****1,467**

65–69 ****1,255**

70–74 ****972**

75–79 ****671**

80+ ****896**

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 Bulnes?

Bulnes lies in [Diguillín Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/), [Ñuble Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 6 other communes: [Chillán](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/chillan/), [Chillán Viejo](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/chillan-viejo/), [El Carmen](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/el-carmen/), [Pemuco](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/pemuco/), [Quillón](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/quillon/) and [San Ignacio](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/san-ignacio/). By area it is the 223rd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 8.4% of [Diguillín Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/). The centre of Bulnes is about 400 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 27 km from Chillán, the main town of Diguillín Province. The centre point is at 36.7948° S, 72.2888° 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 Bulnes

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Bulnes: 1 memorial; 1 waterfall.

- Salto Lamávida o Las Raíces · waterfall
- Escaramuza de Larqui · memorial

### Nearby, outside Bulnes

- Bioparque Educativo Quillón · zoo, Quillón15 km
- Humedal Urbano Laguna Avendaño · nature reserve, Quillón15 km
- Balneario Municipal de QUillón · beach, Quillón15 km
- Busto Gabriela Mistral · memorial, Quillón18 km
- Lagoon Quilmo · attraction, Chillán Viejo18 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: Bulnes

- 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) · Concepcion69 km
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco239 km

### Nearest railway station

Bulnes (Bulnes), about 5.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.7 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Jun (about 9.7 hours, sunrise around 08:59, sunset around 18:38).

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 Bulnes

Open gazetteers list **83 villages, towns and localities** in Bulnes. The largest with a recorded population: Bulnes (12,715). Settlements here lie between about 72 m and 166 m above sea level (median 101 m).

- Agua Buena Chica
- Bulnes
- Bulnes Chico
- Calle Larga
- Camino a Larqui
- Coltón
- Coltón Quillay
- Condominio Ecologico De Libuy
- El Barón
- El Caracol
- El Carmen
- El Chauchal
- El Espinar
- El Faro
- El Gualle
- El Mirador
- El Nogal
- El Retamo
- El Rosario
- La Chirana
- La Laguna Silva
- La Lágrima
- La Maravilla
- La Palma
- La Piscina
- La Reserva de las Rosas
- La Selva
- Laguna Santa Elena
- Larqui
- Las Camellias
- Las Carmelitas
- Las Esquinas
- Las Lagunas
- Las Mariposas
- Las Mercedes
- Las Nieves
- Las Pataguas
- Las Piedras
- Las Torres
- Las Tres Marías
- Las Viñas
- Libuy
- Los Aromos
- Los Canales
- Los Ciruelos
- Los Marcos
- Los Peumos
- Los Tilos
- Los Álamos
- Malabar
- Maule
- Milahue
- Montenegro
- Pite
- Placeres
- Población Bernardo O'Higgins
- Población San Luis Cerrillos
- Poblacíon Madariaga
- Pueblo Seco
- Rancho Lindo
- Rinconada
- Rinconada de Coltón
- San Javier
- San José
- San Luis
- San Luis de Cerrillos
- San Sebastián
- Santa Clara
- Santa Filomena
- Santa Fé
- Santa Luisa
- Santa Rufina
- Tres Esquinas
- Tres Esquinas Sur
- Tres Marías
- Villa 11 de Septiembre
- Villa Cordillera
- Villa El Lucero
- Villa Fresia
- Villa Hanga Roa
- Villa La Victoria
- Villa Las Palmeras
- Villa Los Aromos

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 Bulnes

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Estero Claro
- Estero Espinal
- Estero Gallipavo
- Estero Lampato
- Estero Maule
- Estero Meco
- Estero Palpal
- Laguna de Buena Vista
- Río Diguillín

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Bulnes El Litral 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 Bulnes and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Diguillín Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jul (6 °C). About 675 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (125 mm) and the driest Jan (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to May**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 15 

Feb 20 21 

Mar 17 21 

Apr 13 42 

May 10 87 

Jun 7 125 

Jul 6 113 

Aug 7 99 

Sep 9 52 

Oct 11 49 

Nov 14 31 

Dec 17 19 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bulnes

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Cesfam Santa Clara · Bulnes 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.82875&mlon=-72.33393#map=17/-36.82875/-72.33393) 

Bank Caja de Compensación Los Héroes · Bulnes 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.74499&mlon=-72.29468#map=17/-36.74499/-72.29468) 

ATM Transbank BCI · Cabrero 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-37.03349&mlon=-72.40288#map=17/-37.03349/-72.40288) 

Petrol pump COPEC · Bulnes 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.74905&mlon=-72.28663#map=17/-36.74905/-72.28663) 

Hotel La Casa de Adobe Natural y Mas · Bulnes 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.75073&mlon=-72.30930#map=17/-36.75073/-72.30930) 

Mall Comercia Magus Chillán Viejo · Chillán Viejo 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.63028&mlon=-72.11222#map=17/-36.63028/-72.11222) 

School Escuela El Caracol · Bulnes 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.81023&mlon=-72.24319#map=17/-36.81023/-72.24319) 

College Escuela Quinchamali · Chillán 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.65086&mlon=-72.41283#map=17/-36.65086/-72.41283) 

Police station Retén Santa Clara · Bulnes 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.82343&mlon=-72.32880#map=17/-36.82343/-72.32880) 

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 Bulnes

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels7
- Schools31
- Restaurants18
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics4

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 Diguillín Province

- Chillán
- Chillán Viejo
- El Carmen
- Pemuco
- Pinto
- Quillón
- San Ignacio
- Yungay

## Quick answers

- Where is Bulnes?In Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region, Chile
- What is the population of Bulnes?22,703 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bulnes?About 40 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bulnes?About 53 people per km²
- What borders Bulnes?Chillán, Chillán Viejo, El Carmen, Pemuco, Quillón and San Ignacio
- What is there to see in Bulnes?Escaramuza de Larqui, Salto Lamávida o Las Raíces
- What time zone is Bulnes in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Bulnes?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Bulnes?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bulnes?83 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bulnes?Settlements lie between 72 m and 166 m
- What is the best time to visit Bulnes?October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bulnes?Cesfam Santa Clara, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bulnes?Caja de Compensación Los Héroes, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bulnes?Transbank BCI, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bulnes?COPEC, about 5.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bulnes?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Bulnes?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bulnes?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bulnes?CL16102 (OCHA common operational dataset)