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General Lagos, Chile
Arica y Parinacota Region · Chile
General Lagos is a small town in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile with a population of 684. Elevation: 13,990 ft (4,264 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 684 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13,990 ft (4,264 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.6536°, -69.6347° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Arica y Parinacota Region |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.0 inches (305 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About General Lagos
General Lagos is a small town in Chile (Arica y Parinacota Region) with a population of 684. The city sits at an elevation of 13,990 feet (4,264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in General Lagos
General Lagos has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 260 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,990 ft (4,264 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6536°N, 69.6347°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 141 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 52 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 77 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 79 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 105 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
General Lagos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in General Lagos
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Chislluma | — | — | — | — |
Monuments in General Lagos
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in General Lagos
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near General Lagos
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chacalluta International Airport | ARI | Medium Airport |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | Medium Airport |
| Charaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Volcanoes Near General Lagos
Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of General Lagos?
General Lagos has a population of 684 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in General Lagos?
General Lagos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.0 inches.