Ninhue (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnin.we]) is a commune and town in the Itata Province, Ñuble Region, Chile.

According to the 2002 census[needs update] of the National Statistics Institute, Ninhue spans an area of 401.2 km2 (155 sq mi) and has 5,738 inhabitants (2,920 men and 2,818 women).

[3] As a commune, Ninhue is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a municipal council, headed by an alcalde who is directly elected every four years.

[1][2][needs update] Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Ninhue is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by Jorge Sabag (PDC) and Frank Sauerbaum (RN) as part of the 42nd electoral district, together with San Fabián, Ñiquén, San Carlos, San Nicolás, Quirihue, Cobquecura, Treguaco, Portezuelo, Coelemu, Ránquil, Quillón, Bulnes, Cabrero and Yumbel.

The commune is represented in the Senate by Alejandro Navarro Brain (MAS) and Hosain Sabag Castillo (PDC) as part of the 12th senatorial constituency (Biobío-Cordillera).