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Galvarino, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Galvarino is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 12,469. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Galvarino
Galvarino was a famous Mapuche warrior during the majority of the early part of the Arauco War. He fought and was taken prisoner along with 150 other Mapuche, in the Battle of Lagunillas against governor García Hurtado de Mendoza. As punishment for insurrection, some of these prisoners were condemned to amputation of their right hand and nose, while others such as Galvarino had both hands cut off. Galvarino and the rest were then released as a lesson and warning for the rest of the Mapuche. Mendoza sent him to inform general Caupolicán of the number and quality of the people which had entered their land again, to put some fear into him, among other means that were tried, so that he might submit without coming to blows.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,469 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.4136°, -72.7815° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.1 inches (1,043 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galvarino
Galvarino is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 12,469. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Galvarino
Galvarino has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 264.3 sq mi (684.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.4136°N, 72.7815°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 62 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 78 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Llaima (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 97 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 100 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 104 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 126 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 129 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 129 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 151 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 168 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 175 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 180 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in |
Galvarino has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Galvarino
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica Quetre | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Gregorio Urrutia | — | — | — | — |
| Internado Liceo Gregorio Urrutia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Quillem | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hospitalaria de Galvarino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Lorenzo Colipi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hilohue | — | — | — | — |
| CEIA Juan Pablo II | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Yaima | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Millarayen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Adventista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal de Llufquentúe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Dame la Mano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Renicura | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Paillahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela básica Municipal de Nilpe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular San Sebastián | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela básica Fortin Nielol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Trif Trifco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Chacaico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Reducción Pangueco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Trabunquillem | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Juan de Aillinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica de La Piedra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Capricho | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Galvarino
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bio Bio Temuco | news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Edelweiss | 90s, adult contemporary | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio la Sureña | — | MP3 | |
| Cadenza Radio | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| UFRO Radio | radio universitaria, university radio | AAC 149 kbps |
Museums in Galvarino
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Capitán Pastene | ||||
| Museo de la Alianza Francesa de Traiguén | ||||
| Museo y Archivo Histórico de Traiguén Ricardo Tapia Bucher |
Libraries in Galvarino
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca de lumaco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública N° 118 Luis Durand | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Galvarino
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mago | |||||
| Feria Artesanal | |||||
| Feria Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Multiferia Lumaco |
Restaurants in Galvarino
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Galvarino
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Galvarino
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Galvarino
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galvarino
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Galvarino
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Galvarino
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Galvarino
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Galvarino
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Budi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lago Colico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lequecahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Galvarino
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galvarino
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Bíblico | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia del Señor | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal de Chile | |
| La Voz en el Desierto | |
| Misión Universal de Cristo | |
| Parroquia San Antonio de Padua | |
| Pentecostal de Chile | |
| Pentecostés Los Mensajeros de Cristo | |
| Salón del Reino | |
| Unida Metodista Pentecostal de Chle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Galvarino?
Galvarino has a population of 12,469 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 264.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Galvarino?
Galvarino has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.