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Castro, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Castro is a mid-size city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 41,667. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Castro
Castro is a city and commune on Chiloé Island in Chile. Castro is the capital of the Chiloé Province in the Los Lagos Region. The city is located on Estero de Castro on the eastern coast of central Chiloé Island. This position provides Castro with a good access to the eastern islands of Chiloé Archipelago as well as to the open ocean through Cucao and Huillinco to the west.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,667 |
| Population Density | 7,576 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.4721°, -73.7732° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.8 inches (2,178 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Castro
Castro is a mid-size city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 41,667. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Castro
Castro has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Feb (13.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 835 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.4721°N, 73.7732°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 | 139 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 19 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 105 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huequi (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 99 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 115 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 118 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 184 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
Castro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (3.9").
Colleges & Universities in Castro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDUC UCN Sede Chiloé | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Los Lagos | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Los Lagos - Campus Chiloé | University | — | — |
Schools in Castro
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Lenguaje Kalem | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Galvarino Riveros Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Crescente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asís | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bilingüe Teresa de Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Aytué (ex Escuela Nº75) | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Francisco Coloane | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Cultura y Difusión Artística | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Wanelen We | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politécnico de Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Agropecuario y Acuícola Chiloé | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Tecnico Profesional Chiloe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Inés Muñoz de García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Quilquico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Cultura Y Difusion Artistica Fridolina Barrientos Canobra | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Inclusion de Párvulos Inalun | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencial Antu Kau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Padre Hurtado | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional Pablo Neruda | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cahuala Insular | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educacional Los Girasoles | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Monteverde | — | — | — | — |
| Comunidad de Aprendizaje Vínculos Chiloé - Sede Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Gamboa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Pedro Velásquez Bontes | — | — | — | — |
| Olinda Bórquez Bórquez School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Carpe Diem | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Uribe Díaz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Paul Harris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Coihuinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Coñico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Esmelinda Sánchez de Cifuentes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Adultos de Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Lingue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Llicaldad | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Ana Nelly Oyarzún Cartés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Pid-Pid | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Rauco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Profesional AIEP Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Montessori Chiloe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Los Ciruelillos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Maihue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Párvulos Montessori Chiloe | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto CECAL Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural La Chacra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Nalhuitad | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Castro
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C y S Dalcahue | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ACTIVA 92.5 cl | pop rock | MP3 | |
| CyS Radio 96.3 FM Dalcahue | — | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Castro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Yutuy | ||||
| Galerie Modulor | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM) | ||||
| Museo de la Papa | ||||
| Museo de las Tradiciones Chonchinas | ||||
| Museo del Acordeón | ||||
| Museo Etnográfico de Dalcahue | ||||
| Museo Galvarino Riveros Cárdenas | ||||
| Museo Regional de Castro | ||||
| Museo y Centro Cultural Curaco de Vélez |
Libraries in Castro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Martina Barrientos Barbero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Dalcahue | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Castro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fería Artesanal Dalcahue | |||||
| Feria José Sandoval Gómez | |||||
| Feria Lillo | |||||
| Fish market | |||||
| Mercado Campesino Chonchi | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chonchi | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lillo |
Hotels in Castro
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Castro
53 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Castro
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Castro
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Castro
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Castro
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Castro
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Castro
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Castro
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Castro
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Castro
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Castro
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Castro
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Castro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Castro
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Butachauques Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gamboa Airport | WCA | Small Airport |
| Isla Apiao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Calafates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mocopulli Airport | MHC | Small Airport |
| Pupelde Airport | ZUD | Small Airport |
| Queilén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quellón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quemchi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quenac Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tolquien Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Castro
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Castro
10 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Churches of Chiloé | Cultural | 2000 |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia | ||
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores | ||
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Tenaún | ||
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | ||
| Iglesia San Antonio | ||
| Iglesia San Antonio de Colo | ||
| Iglesia San Francisco | ||
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista, San Juan | ||
| Iglesia Santa María |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Castro
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Animita de Nercón | |
| Capilla Gamboa Alto | |
| Capilla San Pablo | |
| Capilla San Pedro | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia | |
| Iglesia Pid Pid | |
| Iglesia Putemún | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Iglesia San Sebastián | |
| Parroquia Quilquico | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Sagrada Familia | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Virgen |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Castro
Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Castro
What is the population of Castro?
Castro has a population of 41,667 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 7,576 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Castro?
Castro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.8 inches.