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Calbuco, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Calbuco is a mid-size city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 32,963. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calbuco
Calbuco is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Calbuco. Administratively Calbuco belongs to the Llanquihue Province of Los Lagos Region. The origin of the city was the Spanish Fort Calbuco founded in 1603, and became later an important fish market. The archaeological site of Monte Verde lies within the commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,963 |
| Population Density | 14,087 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.7734°, -73.1305° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (2,000 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calbuco
Calbuco is a mid-size city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 32,963. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Calbuco
Calbuco has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.1°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.7734°N, 73.1305°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 61 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 108 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | - | 93 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 47 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 65 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 81 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 91 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 92 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 115 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 127 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 137 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 157 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in |
Calbuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 45°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (3.7").
Schools in Calbuco
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Putenío | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Estero Huito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Sembrador | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Chauquear | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Daitao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Quenu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alonso de Ercilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Laura Borquez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Mario Morales Beca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Ramón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Dao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesor José Velazques Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Estero Rulo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Isla Chidhuapi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Bajos de Mayelhue | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rural Caicaen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Siete Colinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Peñasmo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Yale | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Huayún Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Yaco Bajo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial De Lenguaje Manquehue | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Sebastián | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Estero Rulo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Especial Los Arrayanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Crecer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural la Poza | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Integrada de Adultos AEK | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eulogio Goycolea Garay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Francisco Hernandez De Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Manuel Balmaceda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Estrella de Belén | - | - | - | - |
| School Francisco Hernández Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Calbuco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Machil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Yale | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Calbuco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calbuco
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frecuencia Rock 95.3 | rock | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Calbuco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Calbuco |
Libraries in Calbuco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Calbuco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calbuco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria campesina de Trapén |
Hotels in Calbuco
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calbuco
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Calbuco
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Calbuco
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calbuco
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calbuco
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calbuco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Calbuco
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Calbuco
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Calbuco
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Osorno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Calbuco
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | Large Airport |
| Ayacara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butachauques Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Contao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Dobri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Avellano Airport | FRT | Small Airport |
| El Mirador Airport | PUX | Small Airport |
| Frutillar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo Tehuén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamboa Airport | WCA | Small Airport |
| Hualaihué Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marcel Marchant Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mocopulli Airport | MHC | Small Airport |
| Poyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pupelde Airport | ZUD | Small Airport |
| Quemchi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quenac Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Río Negro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tolquien Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calbuco
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes de Chope | |
| Iglesia Catolica San Gabriel | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia Huito | |
| Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Calbuco?
Calbuco has a population of 32,963 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 14,087 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calbuco?
Calbuco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.