Commune · Itata Province
# Coelemu

Coelemu is a commune of Chile in Itata Province, Ñuble Region. It had an estimated 16,884 people in 2022 on 341 km² (about 49 per km²). 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 71 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 16,884 people (2022)
- 341 km²
- 71 mapped services
- 103 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Coelemu?

Coelemu had an estimated 16,884 people in 2022 — 29.8% of Itata Province, 195th of 345 communes. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Itata Province figure of 1,044). Spread over 341 km², that is about 49 people per km², 131st of 345 communes.

18.3% of people are children under 15 and 17.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 41 years (it is 44 across Itata Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.
- 0–4 925
- 5–9 1,050
- 10–14 1,120
- 15–19 940
- 20–24 951
- 25–29 1,059
- 30–34 1,107
- 35–39 1,044
- 40–44 1,039
- 45–49 1,060
- 50–54 1,260
- 55–59 1,261
- 60–64 1,123
- 65–69 919
- 70–74 771
- 75–79 488
- 80+ 767

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

## Where is Coelemu?

Coelemu lies in Itata Province, Ñuble Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Portezuelo, Ranquil, Tomé and Treguaco. By area it is the 236th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 12.4% of Itata Province. The centre of Coelemu is about 389 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 31 km from Quirihue, the main town of Itata Province. The centre point is at 36.5035° S, 72.7387° 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 Coelemu

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Coelemu: 6 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 museum.
- Museo Moñuga · museum
- Humedal Urbano La Cascada · nature reserve
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Desembocadura del río Itata · nature reserve
- Artesano - Abel · attraction
- Hito Guarilihue · attraction
- Hornos de Doña Juanita · attraction
- Villa Taly · attraction
- Vinos de Patio · attraction
- Viña Mora Reyes - Fabian · attraction
- Puente viejo sobre el Río Itata · monument

### Nearby, outside Coelemu
- Humedal Urbano Itata · nature reserve, Treguaco 6.1 km
- Cascada La Leonera · waterfall, Tomé 12 km
- Mirador - Cerro Verde - Ranquil · attraction, Ranquil 14 km
- Lucia Torres · attraction, Ranquil 15 km
- Viña de Neira · attraction, Ranquil 15 km
- Playa Burca · attraction, Tomé 16 km
- Mirador del Inglés · viewpoint, Tomé 16 km
- Esturaio Río Itata · viewpoint, Treguaco 18 km
- Viña Fermín Cartes · attraction, Florida 19 km
- Tsunami y terremoto 27 Feb. 2010 · memorial, Tomé 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: Coelemu
- 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 42 km
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco 269 km

### Nearest railway station

Nueva Aldea (Ranquil), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Jun (about 9.7 hours, sunrise around 09:00, sunset around 18:41).

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 Coelemu

Open gazetteers list 57 villages, towns and localities in Coelemu. The largest with a recorded population: Coelemu (15,711). Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 269 m above sea level (median 103 m).
- Alto Perales
- Bellavista
- Camarico
- Caravanchel
- Chorrillos
- Chupallar
- Coelemu
- Complejo Industrial Coelemu
- Cruce de Ranguelmo
- Crucero Los Almendros
- Dinamapu
- Domingo Ortiz de Rosas
- El Calabozo
- El Granero
- El Peral
- El Retamo
- El Rosal
- El Tablón
- Estación Magdalena
- Guanquegua
- Guarilihue
- Guarilihue Alto
- Guarilihue Bajo
- Guarilihue Bajo Norte
- Guaro
- Las Islas
- Las Raíces
- Leonera
- Lompuya
- Los Castaños
- Lumávida
- Meipo
- Montenegro
- Pangue
- Perales
- Pinihue
- Pirumávida
- Poblacion Santa Gestrudis
- Población 11 de Septiembre
- Población Binimelis
- Purimávida
- Quilteu
- Quiltéu
- Ranguelmo
- René Schneider
- San Antonio
- Santa Adela
- Tinajacura
- Tropezón
- Tubul
- Valle Hermoso
- Vegas de Itata
- Villa Alegre
- Villa Alejandro Pérez
- Villa El Conquistador
- Villa Las Palmeras
- Villa Madera

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Coelemu

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Estero Guarilihue
- Estero Perales

### Getting around

2 railway stations; 1 airport.
- Estación Ranquelmo
- Ranguelmo
- Torreón Airport

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 Coelemu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Itata Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 698 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (135 mm) and the driest Jan (14 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 | 21 | 14 |
| Feb | 20 | 20 |
| Mar | 18 | 20 |
| Apr | 14 | 44 |
| May | 10 | 94 |
| Jun | 8 | 135 |
| Jul | 7 | 119 |
| Aug | 8 | 106 |
| Sep | 10 | 53 |
| Oct | 12 | 48 |
| Nov | 15 | 28 |
| Dec | 18 | 17 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Coelemu
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital de Coelemu · Coelemu | 3.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Estado Coelemu · Coelemu | 3.5 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Terpel · Coelemu | 1.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Residencial Castellón · Coelemu | 3.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Centro Comercial Doncos · Coelemu | 3.8 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Santa Teresita · Coelemu | 2.2 km | Map |
| College | Estacion de Biologia Marina Dichato · Tomé | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | Subcomisaría Coelemu · Coelemu | 3.9 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 Coelemu

Places mapped inside Coelemu in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 2
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 7
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 25
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 21
- Police stations 3
- Dental clinics 4

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 Itata Province
- Cobquecura
- Ninhue
- Portezuelo
- Quirihue
- Ranquil
- Treguaco

## Quick answers
- Where is Coelemu? In Itata Province, Ñuble Region, Chile
- What is the population of Coelemu? 16,884 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Coelemu? About 41 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Coelemu? About 49 people per km²
- What borders Coelemu? Portezuelo, Ranquil, Tomé and Treguaco
- What is there to see in Coelemu? Artesano - Abel, Hito Guarilihue, Hornos de Doña Juanita, Humedal Urbano La Cascada
- What time zone is Coelemu in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Coelemu? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Coelemu? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Coelemu? 57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Coelemu? Settlements lie between 13 m and 269 m
- What is the best time to visit Coelemu? October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Coelemu? Hospital de Coelemu, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Coelemu? Banco Estado Coelemu, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Coelemu? Terpel, about 1.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Coelemu? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Coelemu? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Coelemu? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Coelemu? CL16203 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 341.3 km²
- P-code: CL16203
- Province: Itata Province

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