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Chonchi, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Chonchi is a small city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 12,959. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chonchi
Chonchi is a Chilean town and commune located in Los Lagos Region.
The commune consists of the town of Chonchi and the following villages:Rauco
Quinched
Vilupulli
Teupa
Terao
Petanes
Notue
Quiao
Huillinco
Cucao
People
Climate
| Population | 12,959 |
| Population Density | 12,461 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.6239°, -73.7750° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.0 inches (2,159 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chonchi
Chonchi is a small city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 12,959. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Chonchi
Chonchi 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 | 50.7°F |
| 6% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.6239°N, 73.7750°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 | 149 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 23 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 88 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huequi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 102 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 110 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 129 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 173 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 197 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Chonchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (3.9").
Schools in Chonchi
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Quilipulli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Huillinco | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto del Mar "Capitán Williams" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Quitripulli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Manuel Jesús Andrade Bórquez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Raíces de Lemuy | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Los Zarapitos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de educación Especial amanecer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Petanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Quinched | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Canan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Dicham | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Curaco De Vilupulli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Pucatué | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Pindaco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Teupa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Tara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Alcaldeo De Rauco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Notuco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Ichuac | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural San Juan De Lincay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural La Estancia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Curahue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puqueldón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Vilupulli | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chonchi
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 Chonchi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Yutuy | ||||
| Galerie Modulor | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM) | ||||
| 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 Chonchi
| 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 Chonchi
| 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 Chonchi
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chonchi
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chonchi
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chonchi
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chonchi
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chonchi
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chonchi
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chonchi
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chonchi
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chonchi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chonchi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chonchi
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 Chonchi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chonchi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Curaco de Vilupulli | |
| Capilla Teupa | |
| Iglesia de Lincay | |
| Iglesia de Puqueldón | |
| Iglesia Natividad de María de Ichuac | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Iglesia San Antonio | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chonchi
What is the population of Chonchi?
Chonchi has a population of 12,959 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 12,461 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chonchi?
Chonchi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.0 inches.