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Freirina, Chile
Atacama · Chile
Freirina is a small city in Atacama, Chile with a population of 6,038. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Freirina
Freirina is a Chilean commune and town in Huasco Province, Atacama Region. The commune spans an area of 3,577.7 km2 (1,381 sq mi). Freirina is both an agricultural and a mining town.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,038 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.5092°, -71.0812° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Atacama |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.2 inches (30 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Freirina
Freirina is a small city in Chile (Atacama) with a population of 6,038. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 1,773.0 sq mi (4,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5092°N, 71.0812°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 10 | 148 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 123 km |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 55 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 8 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Freirina has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Freirina
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Samuel E. Castillo Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Emilia Schwart | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Ramón Freire Serrano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Alejandro Noemi Huerta | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Freirina
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Marcela | adulto joven, música | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rebuena 95.7FM | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Freirina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edificio Los Portales |
Libraries in Freirina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Freirina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública José Santos Ossa | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Freirina
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Freirina
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Freirina
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Freirina
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Freirina
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vallenar Airport | VLR | Medium Airport |
| Domeyko Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Freirina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gran Cañon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelícano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Gaviota Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Freirina
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Freirina
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Freirina?
Freirina has a population of 6,038 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,773.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Freirina?
Freirina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.2 inches.