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Mulchén, Biobio, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Mulchén, Chile

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:47:16 CLT
State: Biobio
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 27,557
District: Provincia de Biobío

📍 Cities Near To Mulchén


Find cities, states and countries closest to Mulchén in Biobio, Chile with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Mulchén.

📍 Mulchén Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Mulchén from our regional database:

State / RegionBiobio
DistrictProvincia de Biobío
Total Population27,557
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-37.7189° N
Center Longitude-72.241° E
Elevation139 m (456 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
Population Rank in Biobio#13 of 31
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aluminé Aluminé127 204 110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Andacollo Andacollo94 151 82
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Angol Angol26 43 23
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Angol Angol26 42 23
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Antuco Antuco41 66 36
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Arauco Arauco67 109 59
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bulnes Bulnes68 109 59
North (N)
National Flag Of Cabrero Cabrero48 78 42
North (N)
National Flag Of Cañete Cañete63 102 55
West (W)
National Flag Of Capitán Pastene Capitán Pastene52 84 46
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Carahue Carahue85 137 74
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Carahue Carahue85 137 74
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiguayante Chiguayante70 112 61
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chillán Chillán77 124 67
North (N)
National Flag Of Chillán Viejo Chillán Viejo76 122 66
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Mulchén


States and regions closest to Biobio (home state of Mulchén), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Araucania Araucania104 168 91
South (S)
National Flag Of Los Lagos Region Los Lagos Region309 497 268
South (S)
National Flag Of Los Ríos Region Los Ríos Region193 310 167
South (S)
National Flag Of Maule Region Maule Region137 221 119
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mendoza Mendoza366 589 318
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Neuquen Neuquen245 394 213
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ñuble Ñuble54 87 47
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of O'Higgins Region O'Higgins Region208 335 181
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Rio Negro Rio Negro373 601 324
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of San Juan San Juan457 735 397
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Mulchén


Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mulchén's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina476 766 413
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,426 2,295 1,238
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands1,261 2,030 1,095
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,153 1,855 1,001
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay927 1,493 805
East (E)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Mulchén. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Biobio, Chile.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Mulchén (You)Biobio27,557
Santa BárbaraBiobio13,40520.0ENE
QuilacoBiobio3,85021.6E
NegreteBiobio9,39429.3WNW
Los ÁngelesBiobio125,43029.4NNW
RenaicoAtacama31.0W
CollipulliAraucania23,32131.2SSW
CollipulliAtacama31.5SSW
ErcillaAtacama39.4SSW
ErcillaAraucania8,46640.0SSW
AngolAtacama41.8WSW

🏆 Biobio City Rankings

How does Mulchén rank within Biobio? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Mulchén appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Concepción223,574
Talcahuano150,499
Villa Mercedes131,936
Los Ángeles125,430
San Pedro de la Paz121,631
Coronel107,759
Chiguayante84,718
Tomé53,219
Lota47,339
Penco46,091

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Lota159.00
Talcahuano47.32
Concepción42.58
Los Ángeles29.99
Tomé12.40
Arauco6.17
Lebu5.35
Dichato3.95

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Concepción5,250.68
Tomé4,291.85
Los Ángeles4,182.39
Lebu4,176.64
Arauco3,996.60
Talcahuano3,180.45
Dichato1,135.70
Lota297.73
✈️ Nearest Airport
Carriel Sur International Airport
IATA: CCP
128 km (80 mi) from Mulchén
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Biobio Cities
Mulchén ranks #13 of 31 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Mulchén? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Mulchén Sits on the Map

Mulchén sits inside Biobio, Chile and ranks #13 of 31 cities in Biobio by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Mulchén to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Mulchén outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Mulchén and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Mulchén against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Biobio city rankings

🌎 Beyond Mulchén: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mulchén and the countries closest to Mulchén by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Chile. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Mulchén, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Mulchén at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Mulchén

If you're stringing together stops in Biobio, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mulchén — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Mulchén MapView the Mulchén map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Mulchén Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Biobio OverviewExplore the Biobio state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Chile Country DataGet complete Chile data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Mulchén

Which cities are closest to Mulchén?

See the Cities Near To Mulchén table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Biobio by population and density.

How is the distance from Mulchén to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mulchén and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Mulchén map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Mulchén will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Mulchén to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Mulchén?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mulchén. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Biobio city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Mulchén compare in size to the cities near it?

Mulchén ranks #13 of 31 cities in Biobio by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Mulchén?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mulchén is Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP), about 128 km (80 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.