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Chaitén, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Chaitén is a small town in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 3,347. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chaitén
Chaitén is a Chilean town, commune and former capital of the Palena Province in Los Lagos Region. The town is north of the mouth of Yelcho River, on the east coast of the Gulf of Corcovado. The town is strategically close to the northern end of the Carretera Austral, where the highway goes inland. The Desertores Islands are part of the commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,347 |
| Population Density | 4,585 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.9160°, -72.7063° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.3 inches (2,267 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chaitén
Chaitén is a small town in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 3,347. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.9160°N, 72.7063°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 132 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 115 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 25 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 61 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 116 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in |
Chaitén has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 42°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (4.3").
Schools in Chaitén
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Particular Punta Gruesa | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Internado Escuela de Chaiten | - | - | - | - |
| Ministerio de Educación | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Almirante Juan José Latorre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Basica Chaitén Sur | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chaitén
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chaitén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de sitio de Chaitén |
Hotels in Chaitén
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chaitén
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chaitén
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chaitén
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chaitén
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chaitén
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chaitén
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chaitén
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nuevo Chaitén Airport | WCH | Medium Airport |
| Ayacara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butachauques Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caleta Gonzalo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chumilden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Amarillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isla Apiao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isla Talcan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Alerces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pillán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poyo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pumalín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quenac Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Reñihúe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tic Toc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vodudahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chaitén
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaitén
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia Universal de Cristo | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes |
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What is the population of Chaitén?
Chaitén has a population of 3,347 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 4,585 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chaitén?
Chaitén 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 42°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.3 inches.