The zone where Chillán was built was previously inhabited by indigenous people called Chiquillanes.
According to Friar Ernesto Wilhelm de Moesbach Chillán is etymologically derived from "chilla", an i… 詳細

Chillán has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csb). Winters are cool but mild, with a July average of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). Most of the precipitation falls during this time of the year, with May to July being the w… 詳細