# San Ignacio Commune, Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region

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Commune · Diguillín Province 

# San Ignacio

San Ignacio is a commune of Chile in Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region. It had an estimated **16,624 people** in 2022 on 363 km² (about 46 per km²). 69 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,624people (2022)
- 363km²
- 24mapped services
- 218 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Ignacio?

San Ignacio had an estimated **16,624 people** in 2022 — 4.8% of Diguillín Province, 197th of 345 communes. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (below the Diguillín Province figure of 1,080). Spread over 363 km², that is about **46 people per km²**, 140th of 345 communes.

17.2% of people are children under 15 and 17.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 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 ****787**

5–9 ****954**

10–14 ****1,126**

15–19 ****1,017**

20–24 ****950**

25–29 ****980**

30–34 ****1,059**

35–39 ****974**

40–44 ****1,032**

45–49 ****1,138**

50–54 ****1,236**

55–59 ****1,267**

60–64 ****1,161**

65–69 ****921**

70–74 ****738**

75–79 ****524**

80+ ****760**

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 San Ignacio?

San Ignacio lies in [Diguillín Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/), [Ñuble Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 5 other communes: [Bulnes](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/bulnes/), [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/) and [Pinto](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/pinto/). By area it is the 232nd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 7.1% of [Diguillín Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/nuble/diguillin/). The centre of San Ignacio is about 394 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 25 km from Chillán, the main town of Diguillín Province. The centre point is at 36.8158° S, 72.0117° 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 San Ignacio

### Nearby, outside San Ignacio

- Cruz · memorial, El Carmen9.3 km
- Lagoon Quilmo · attraction, Chillán Viejo15 km
- Granja Museo Doña Rita · museum, Chillán18 km
- Escaramuza de Larqui · memorial, Bulnes19 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: San Ignacio

- 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) · Concepcion94 km
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco241 km

### Nearest railway station

Chillán (Chillán), about 25 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.7 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 9.7 hours, sunrise around 08:58, sunset around 18:37).

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 San Ignacio

Open gazetteers list **69 villages, towns and localities** in San Ignacio. The largest with a recorded population: San Ignacio (2,990). Settlements here lie between about 152 m and 374 m above sea level (median 218 m).

- Agua Fría
- Barrio Alto
- Calle Alegre
- Callejón Bustos
- Callejón Ceballos
- Camino Lourdes
- Cantarrana
- Cantarrano
- Carrizalillo
- Coltón Medio
- Cotrauco
- Crucero
- Crucero Coltón
- Diguillín
- El Calvario
- El Lucero
- El Rosario
- La Balsa
- La Ermita Oriente
- La Greda
- La Greda Oriente
- La Greda Poniente
- La Mocha
- La Montañita
- Larqui Chico
- Las Cruces Norte
- Las Perdices
- Las Piedras
- Las Quilas
- Las Quilas Oriente
- Las Quilas Poniente
- Las Rosas
- Los Acacios
- Los Alerces
- Los Laureles
- Los Maitenes
- Los Maquis Poniente
- Los Robles
- Lourdes
- Meco
- Montaña Garay
- Paso Largo
- Población Cabo Aroca
- Pueblo Seco
- Puente Viejo
- Quiriquina
- San Antonio
- San Bernardo
- San Bernardo Poniente
- San Ignacio
- San Ignacio Poniente
- San Miguel
- San Miguel Norte
- San Vicente
- Santa Juana Arriba
- Santa Juana Bajo
- Selva Negra
- Simón Bolívar
- Tricao
- Variante San Ignacio
- Vega Honda Norte
- Villa Cordillera
- Villa Nueva Esperanza
- Villa Primavera
- Villa Santa María
- Villa Sebastián Sandoval
- Vista Bella
- Zapallar Norponiente
- Zapallar Sur

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 San Ignacio

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Estero Chacay
- Estero Tricao

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Bulnes Rucamelen 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital CESFAM San Ignacio · San Ignacio 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.79864&mlon=-72.03226#map=17/-36.79864/-72.03226) 

Bank Banco Estado · San Ignacio 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.79881&mlon=-72.02940#map=17/-36.79881/-72.02940) 

ATM BancoEstado · Pinto 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.70331&mlon=-71.89324#map=17/-36.70331/-71.89324) 

Petrol pump HPB · San Ignacio 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.79957&mlon=-72.03958#map=17/-36.79957/-72.03958) 

Hotel Tru by Hilton Chillan Ferrat · Chillán Viejo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.69590&mlon=-72.10386#map=17/-36.69590/-72.10386) 

Mall Plaza El Carmen · El Carmen 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.89768&mlon=-72.02527#map=17/-36.89768/-72.02527) 

School Liceo Manuel Jesús Ortiz · San Ignacio 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.79881&mlon=-72.03043#map=17/-36.79881/-72.03043) 

College Universidad Adventista de Chile · Chillán 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.63719&mlon=-71.99638#map=17/-36.63719/-71.99638) 

Police station Retén San Ignacio · San Ignacio 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-36.80207&mlon=-72.02892#map=17/-36.80207/-72.02892) 

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 San Ignacio

Places mapped inside San Ignacio in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools15
- Restaurants1
- Police stations3

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

- Bulnes
- Chillán
- Chillán Viejo
- El Carmen
- Pemuco
- Pinto
- Quillón
- Yungay

## Quick answers

- Where is San Ignacio?In Diguillín Province, Ñuble Region, Chile
- What is the population of San Ignacio?16,624 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Ignacio?About 42 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Ignacio?About 46 people per km²
- What borders San Ignacio?Bulnes, Chillán, Chillán Viejo, El Carmen and Pinto
- What is there to see in San Ignacio?Cruz, Lagoon Quilmo, Granja Museo Doña Rita, Escaramuza de Larqui
- What time zone is San Ignacio in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in San Ignacio?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in San Ignacio?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Ignacio?69 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Ignacio?Settlements lie between 152 m and 374 m
- What is the best time to visit San Ignacio?October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Ignacio?CESFAM San Ignacio, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Ignacio?Banco Estado, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Ignacio?BancoEstado, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Ignacio?HPB, about 3.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Ignacio?2 mapped
- How many banks are in San Ignacio?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Ignacio?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Ignacio?CL16108 (OCHA common operational dataset)