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Huentelauquén, Chile

Coquimbo Region · Chile

Huentelauquén is a small town in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 1,290. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,290 Population 2/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
8.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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People

Population1,290
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain8.0 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,290
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates-31.5844°, -71.5343°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceCoquimbo Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation8.0 inches (203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huentelauquén

Huentelauquén is a small town in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 1,290. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Huentelauquén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Chile avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area827.7 sq mi (2,143.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-31.5844°N, 71.5343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,043 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 16, 2015 48 km W of Illapel, Chile M8.3 13 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 78 km
Sep 16, 2015 25 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M7.0 11 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 109 km
Sep 17, 2015 61 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.7 27 km
Apr 17, 2012 22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.7 117 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 144 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 95 km
Sep 21, 2015 22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile M6.6 22 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 68 km
Sep 17, 2015 54 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 23 km
Nov 28, 1992 85 km WNW of Illapel, Chile M6.5 52 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile M6.4 84 km
Sep 17, 2015 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.4 55 km
Aug 23, 2014 23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile M6.4 124 km
Sep 16, 2015 54 km W of Illapel, Chile M6.4 20 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 146 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 123 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 113 km
Sep 18, 2015 92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile M6.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2015 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 13.6 m 15 13 km
1730 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 8.0 m 5 102 km
1943 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 11 103 km
1971 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.6 m 83 107 km
1973 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Huentelauquén has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huentelauquén

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica Mincha Norte - - - -
Escuela Sargento Aldea - - - -
Escuela Básica Carlos Vial Espantoso - - - -
Escuela Básica Juan Antonio Rios - - - -
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Restaurants in Huentelauquén

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Empanadas Huentelauquén
Empanadas Millahuito
Empanadas y Quesos Hacienda Huentelauquén
Restaurant Huentelauquen
Restoran Jofré
Sanguchería El Negro

Cafes in Huentelauquén

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Al Paso

Gas Stations in Huentelauquén

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Huentelauquén

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Airports Near Huentelauquén

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aucó Airport-Small Airport
El Peral Airport-Small Airport
El Sobrante Airport-Small Airport
La Pelícana Airport-Small Airport
La Viña Airport-Small Airport
Las Brujas Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Pintacura Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Villarroel C. Airport-Small Airport
Pichidangui Airport-Small Airport
Punta Chungo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huentelauquén

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monumento Histórico Iglesia Mincha

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huentelauquén

What is the population of Huentelauquén?

Huentelauquén has a population of 1,290 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 827.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huentelauquén?

Huentelauquén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.0 inches.

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