Alto Biobío

Alto Biobío extends across 2,124 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 973 meters in central Chile's Bío Bío Region.

The territory transformed into an independent commune on August 25, 2003, when it separated from the municipality of Santa Barbara to better serve local communities.

The Pewenche people, representing 86 percent of the population, maintain their traditional lifestyle in 12 communities along the Queuco and Biobio rivers.

The municipal administration center in Villa Ralco provides essential services to residents, with direct telephone contact available at (5643) 2545731.

The region contains multiple natural water features including El Barco, La Mula, and Pirquinco lagoons, alongside the active Callaqui and Copahue volcanoes.

Location: Bío Bío province

Elevation above the sea: 1,483 m

Website: http://munialtobiobio.cl

GPS coordinates: -38.05000,-71.31667

Latest update: April 3, 2025 13:38