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Freire, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Freire is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 22,390. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Freire
Freire / Freyre is a word used in the Portuguese and Galician languages to define the occupational name for a friar or a nickname for a pious person or someone employed at a monastery.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,390 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.9525°, -72.6265° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.0 inches (1,575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Freire
Freire is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 22,390. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Freire
Freire has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1122 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 441.6 sq mi (1,143.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9525°N, 72.6265°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 113 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 130 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 83 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 83 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 96 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 99 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 111 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 111 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 120 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 123 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 137 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 154 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 163 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Freire has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Freire
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Raimapu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela G-589 Allipén Freire | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diferencial Paul Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Internado del Liceo Juan Schleyer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Seguel (Anexo) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Seguel | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Juan Schleyer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal G N° 581 - Dollinco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Rucahue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular No. 315 "San Isidro Labrador", Chihuimpilli - Freire | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Elena Fin - Fin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Palmeras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular General Prieto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Arturo Prat | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Chihuimpille | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Freire
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bio Bio Temuco | news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Edelweiss | 90s, adult contemporary | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Universal Pitrufquen Chile | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Sureña | - | MP3 | |
| UFRO Radio | radio universitaria, university radio | AAC 149 kbps |
Museums in Freire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo San Martín | ||||
| Museo de la Seguridad Social | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario Pablo Neruda | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Araucanía | ||||
| Ruka Ailla |
Libraries in Freire
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UFRO | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Los Boldos | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural | 0.0 | |||||
| Miralibros | 0.0 | |||||
| Miralibros | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Freire
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Labranza | |||||
| Feria Pinto | |||||
| Feria We Newen | |||||
| Feria We Newen | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Padre Las Casas |
Restaurants in Freire
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Freire
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Freire
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Freire
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Freire
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Freire
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Freire
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Freire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Koyonka | ||||
| Cervecería Koyonka |
Stadiums & Teams in Freire
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Freire
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Ski Pucón | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Freire
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium Airport |
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curacautín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curimanque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Budi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lago Colico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Guayes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malloco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Panguipulli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pucón Airport | ZPC | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villarrica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Freire
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Freire
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico La Haya | ||
| Centro Quiropráctico Campos | ||
| CESFAM Metodista | ||
| CESFAM Santa Rosa | ||
| Clínica Fonoaudiológica Universidad Mayor | ||
| Kinetmec | ||
| Medtabolika | ||
| Mega salud | ||
| Ortopedia Araucanía | ||
| Redvital | ||
| Siresa | ||
| Trizano |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Freire
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias | |
| Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Quepe | |
| Iglesia San Sebastián |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Freire
What is the population of Freire?
Freire has a population of 22,390 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 441.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Freire?
Freire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.0 inches.