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Carahue, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Carahue is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 24,377. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Carahue
Carahue is a city and commune in southern Chile. It is located 56 km west of Temuco, on the northern bank of the Imperial River.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,377 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.7112°, -73.1610° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Carahue
Carahue is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 24,377. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Carahue
Carahue has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 599 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 580.0 sq mi (1,502.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7112°N, 73.1610°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 67 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 84 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 124 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 136 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 139 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 142 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 145 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 152 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 167 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 173 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 176 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 189 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 197 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in |
Carahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.0").
Schools in Carahue
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Huertos Mineros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Javiera Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular José Miguel Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Rucatraro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Pedro de Valdivia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Luis Cruz Martínez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Alonso de Ercilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular RAMON FREIRE | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Camilo Henríquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Rayén Mapu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Trastornos Primarios de la Comunicación "Docksta" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular El AMANECER | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Goldes House | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel de Imperialito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Arco Iris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Ramon Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Dario Salas Díaz | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Claudio Arrau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Docksta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular José Abelardo Núñez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Las Gaviotas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Manzano | — | — | — | — |
| Grupo Escolar Darío Salas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kim Ruka | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ramón Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Apocalipsis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dream House | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Pidenco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Poetiza Gabriela MIstral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Ladino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dagoberto Godoy | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Comercial Carahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Santa Celia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pailacoyán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quillen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela CULLINCO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular El Coigue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica COLICO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Nº 296 Miraflor de Pancul | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular LLIHUIN | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Codihue | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Carahue
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Carahue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Museo Piuke Leufu | ||||
| Museo a Cielo Abierto Ildefonso Quilempán | ||||
| Museo del vapor | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Carahue | ||||
| Museo Parque de los Trenes |
Libraries in Carahue
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carahue
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria del Hortalicero |
Restaurants in Carahue
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Carahue
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Carahue
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Carahue
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Carahue
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carahue
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carahue
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Carahue
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carahue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budi |
Stadiums & Teams in Carahue
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Carahue
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| El Budi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Mocha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lequecahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta El Saco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carahue
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Starken Carahue |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carahue
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Coorporacion Metodista | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Apostolica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica de Dios Pentecostal | |
| Ministerio Palabra y Poder | |
| Parroquia San Pablo de Carahue | |
| Templo religioso |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Carahue?
Carahue has a population of 24,377 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 580.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carahue?
Carahue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.