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Cochamó, Chile

Los Lagos Region · Chile

Cochamó is a small town in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 3,908. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

3,908 Population 199/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
91.8 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Cochamó

Cochamó

Cochamó is a Chilean town and commune located in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. The capital of the commune is the town of Río Puelo, which is named after the Puelo River.

People

Population3,908
Density199/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain91.8 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,908
Population Density199 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-41.4975°, -72.3079°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceLos Lagos Region
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average38°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation91.8 inches (2,331 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cochamó

Cochamó is a small town in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 3,908. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Cochamó experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 38°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Chile avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average38°F (4°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4975°N, 72.3079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 80 km
Mar 11, 1996 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 84 km
May 24, 2008 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 52 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 45 km
May 2, 2008 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.2 141 km
Dec 18, 1997 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile M5.2 71 km
May 24, 2008 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.0 59 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 111 km
May 3, 2008 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.0 143 km
Jul 18, 2010 8 km SSW of Ancud, Chile M5.0 137 km
Jan 7, 2016 32 km NW of Ancud, Chile M5.0 149 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 122 km
Jun 25, 2017 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 89 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 118 km
May 24, 2008 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 67 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 125 km
Jan 2, 1995 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina M4.9 107 km
May 2, 2008 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.9 134 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 113 km
Jan 20, 2009 Los Lagos, Chile M4.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 30 km
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m 40 km
1633 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayutue-La Vigueria (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 28 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 32 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 46 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 48 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 52 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 59 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 81 km
Huequi Lava dome(s) 1,318 m (4,324 ft) 1920 100 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 102 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 129 km
Michinmahuida Stratovolcano 2,452 m (8,045 ft) 1835 145 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 176 km
Crater Basalt Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 185 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 7.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 11.4 in
June 40°F (4°C) 12.0 in
July 38°F (4°C) 13.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 39°F (4°C) 11.0 in
September 42°F (6°C) 7.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in

Cochamó has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Cochamó

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Fronteriza Juan Soler Manfredini
Escuela Rural San Antonio
Escuela Rural La Península
Escuela Rural Canutillar
Escuela Rural Santa Teresita de Los Andes
Escuela Particular Justo Donoso
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Libraries in Cochamó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca 3710.0

Hotels in Cochamó

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal y Camping Arcoiris
Hostel

Restaurants in Cochamó

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Del Pueblo
Donde Payi
El Faro
La Ollita
Pizzeria
Reloncaví
Restaurant Sabores del Mar

Cafes in Cochamó

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Escalada
Cafe House

Stadiums & Teams in Cochamó

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Ski Resorts Near Cochamó

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Volcán Osorno 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cochamó

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cochamó AirportSmall Airport
Contao AirportSmall Airport
Cuyumaique AirportSmall Airport
Don Dobri AirportSmall Airport
El Mirador AirportPUXSmall Airport
Hualaihué AirportSmall Airport
Juan Kemp AirportSmall Airport
Lago La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Las Araucarias AirportSmall Airport
Llanada Grande AirportSmall Airport
Marcel Marchant AirportSmall Airport
Ñochaco AirportSmall Airport
Paso El León AirstripSmall Airport
Peulla AirportSmall Airport
Poyo AirportSmall Airport
Puelo Bajo AirportSmall Airport
Rincón Bonito AirportSmall Airport
Río Frío AirportSmall Airport
Río Negro AirportSmall Airport
Segundo Corral Alto AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cochamó

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia María Inmaculada
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Area
3,910.8 km² (1,509.6 mi²)
Website
cochamo.com

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Cochamó

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m 190 BC
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m 590 BC

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cochamó

What is the population of Cochamó?

Cochamó has a population of 3,908 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cochamó?

Cochamó has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.

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