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Dalcahue, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Dalcahue is a small city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 13,076. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Dalcahue
Dalcahue Spanish pronunciation: [dalˈkawe] is a port city and a commune in Chiloé Province, on Chiloé Island, Los Lagos Region, Chile.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,076 |
| Population Density | 9,686 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.3785°, -73.6501° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.7 inches (2,227 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dalcahue
Dalcahue is a small city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 13,076. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Dalcahue
Dalcahue 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 | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.3785°N, 73.6501°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 | 125 km |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 32 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 117 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huequi (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 88 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 104 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 109 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 145 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 170 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 171 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 195 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in |
Dalcahue has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (4.1").
Schools in Dalcahue
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Alfredo Barría Oyarzún | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural San Javier | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Teguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Inés Bazán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Mallinlemu | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Alfredo del Carmen Barría Oyarzún | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Curaco de Vélez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Ayelen | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ayelen | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ayelén | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Arrayán | — | — | — | — |
| Anexo Escuela Particular El Arrayán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Quetalco | — | — | — | — |
| Internado Mixto Dalcahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural José María Ulloa Saldivia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nido de Cisnes | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Polivalente Dalcahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Dalcahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Eduardo Frei Montalva | — | — | — | — |
| Sala Cuna y Jardín Infantil Gotitas de Luz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Huyar Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Huenao | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Huyar Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Vista Hermosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Eduardo Frei Montalva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Kilometro 60 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Héctor Mario Bahamonde Navarro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Cesar Gómez García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Puacura | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Raíces de Mi Tierra | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dalcahue
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 Dalcahue
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Yutuy | ||||
| Galerie Modulor | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico de Achao | ||||
| 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 Dalcahue
| 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 Dalcahue
| 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 Dalcahue
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dalcahue
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dalcahue
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dalcahue
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dalcahue
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dalcahue
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dalcahue
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dalcahue
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dalcahue
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Butachauques Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gamboa Airport | WCA | Small Airport |
| Isla Apiao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Talcan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Calafates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mocopulli Airport | MHC | Small Airport |
| Pupelde Airport | ZUD | Small Airport |
| Queilén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quemchi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quenac Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tolquien Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dalcahue
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalcahue
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Quetalco | |
| Capilla Nazareno | |
| Capilla San Javier | |
| Iglesia Curaco de Vélez | |
| Iglesia de Huyar | |
| Iglesia de Huyar Bajo | |
| Iglesia Evangélica (I.E.P.) | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores | |
| Templo Misión Cirstina Apostólica | |
| Vírgen |
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What is the population of Dalcahue?
Dalcahue has a population of 13,076 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 9,686 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dalcahue?
Dalcahue has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.7 inches.