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Coyhaique, Chile
Aysén · Chile
Coyhaique is a mid-size city in Aysén, Chile with a population of 45,787. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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About Coyhaique
Coyhaique, also spelled Coihaique in Patagonia, is the capital city of both the Coyhaique Province and the Aysén Region of Chile. Founded by settlers in 1929, it is a young city. Until the twentieth century, Chile showed little interest in exploiting the remote Aisén region. It lies east of the Andes mountain range, in Chilean Patagonia, at an average altitude of 310 m above sea level, at the confluence of the Simpson and Coyhaique rivers.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,787 |
| Population Density | 8,943 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | -45.5752°, -72.0662° |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Aysén |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
About Coyhaique
Coyhaique is a mid-size city in Chile (Aysén) with a population of 45,787. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 34°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is America/Coyhaique.
Climate in Coyhaique
Coyhaique has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Feb (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1019 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.5752°N, 72.0662°W |
| Timezone | America/Coyhaique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Eruption + Earthquake | 50.0 m | 10 | 53 km |
| 1927 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hudson, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 1,905 m (6,250 ft) | 2011 | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Coyhaique has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Coyhaique
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inacap | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Austral Campus Patagonia | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Aysén | University | 2015 | Visit → |
| Universidad de Aysén Campus Lillo | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Coyhaique
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Diego Portales de Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Antoine de Saint Exupery | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Baquedano | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo República Argentina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Víctor Domingo Silva | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agricola de la Patagonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Xavier Butina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencia España | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nieves del Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mater Dei de Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Campo de Hielo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio el Camino a la Fuente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alborada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diego Portlaes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pequeños Exploradores | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Patagonia | — | — | — | — |
| Alianza Austral | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bicentenario Altos del Mackay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Pre-Basica Club de Leones | — | — | — | — |
| Lyon College | — | — | — | — |
| NOLS | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Javier Butiña | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formación Técnica Los Lagos Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Unión Fraterna | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Trapananda | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Adventista de Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Altamira de Coyhaique | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educacion Integral de Adultos Joséfina Mendez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Sembradores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Espécial de Lenguaje Altamira | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular San José Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Sala Cuna Mimo's | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Josefina Aguirre Montenegro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedro Quintana Mansilla | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo San Felipe Benicio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Lyon College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Coyhaique
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Coyhaique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aysén regional museum | ||||
| Museo de la Colonización | ||||
| Museo Historico Casa Bruja | ||||
| Museo Regional de Aysén |
Libraries in Coyhaique
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunitaria Francisco Coloane | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Regional de Aysén | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coyhaique
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Campesino | |||||
| Feria Horticola Regional | |||||
| Feria Regional de Coyhaique |
Hotels in Coyhaique
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coyhaique
52 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coyhaique
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Coyhaique
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Coyhaique
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Coyhaique
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Coyhaique
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Coyhaique
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Coyhaique
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coyhaique
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Coyhaique
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Coyhaique
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coyhaique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fabrica |
Stadiums & Teams in Coyhaique
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Coyhaique
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balmaceda Airport | BBA | Medium Airport |
| Teniente Vidal Airport | GXQ | Medium Airport |
| Cabo Juan Román Airfield | WPA | Small Airport |
| Estancia Victoria Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Cerro Castillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Coyhaique
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coyhaique
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 1º Alianza Cristiana y Misionera | |
| Catedral de Coyhaique | |
| Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Unión de Centros Biblicos | |
| ISKCON coyhaique hare krshna temple | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia |
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What is the population of Coyhaique?
Coyhaique has a population of 45,787 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 8,943 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Coyhaique?
Coyhaique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 34°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.