Curanilahue
A town in Chile's Biobío Region whose name — from Mapudungun for "stony ford" — reflects its identity along the Curanilahue River, with mountains visible from the surrounding terrain. The commune has long been shaped by mining and forestry industries and carries a strong connection to Mapuche culture. It sits south of Concepción, the regional capital, in Arauco Province.
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- Population32,288
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Curanilahue: quick answers
Where is Curanilahue?
Curanilahue is in Chile, about 73 km45 miles in a straight line from San Pedro de la Paz.
How do you get to Curanilahue?
The nearest airport is Concepcion (CCP), about 1 hr 41 min away by road. The nearest train station is Coronel, about 57 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Curanilahue?
The warmest month is January, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is June, with about 297 mm11.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Curanilahue?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.