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Laja, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Laja is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 11,113. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Laja
Laja es una ciudad chilena ubicada en la junta del río Biobío y el río Laja. Es capital de la comuna de Laja.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,113 |
| Population Density | 90 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.2842°, -72.7111° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Laja
Laja is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 11,113. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Laja
Laja has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 420 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 123.4 sq mi (319.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2842°N, 72.7111°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 130 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 113 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 58 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 41 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 106 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 80 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 58 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antuco (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 121 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 132 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 148 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 157 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in |
Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in Laja
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Bicentenario A-66 Héroes de la Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil y Escuela Especial Arcoiris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Amanda Labarca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Alfa y Omega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Turquía | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tanahuillín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jorge | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Peral-Monterrey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los López | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Héroes De La Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal Santiago Amengual | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Isidora Aguirre Tupper | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Polivalente Hermanas Maestras de la Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela E-980 Nivequetén | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Millapoa Diuquín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela D-1229 Andrés Alcázar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Balseadero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Torre Dorada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Los Callejones | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Santa Elisa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular San Mauricio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diego José Benavente Bustamante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica La Colonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rucahue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Altos Del Laja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Aylen | — | — | — | — |
| CEIA Rubén Campos López | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Laja
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Venus Radio Fm Chile | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Interamericana | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Llacolén | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiofavoritaranchera | — | MP3 | |
| Bío-Bío Los Ángeles 96.7 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Paula | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rural Chile | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Catalina | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio El Carbón | news | MP3 112 kbps | |
| RADIO 24/7 | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio UdeC - Universidad de Concepción | classical, jazz | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CTM Radio | — | OGG | |
| Radio UdeC | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad del Bío-Bío | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina FM | musica romantica, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Laja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretación Patrimonial FSJG | ||||
| Museo Casa Cano | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Rere |
Libraries in Laja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Marta Brunet | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Laja | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Yumbel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Laja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Vega de Nacimiento |
Restaurants in Laja
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Laja
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Laja
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Laja
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Laja
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Laja
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Laja
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Laja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Busperz |
Stadiums & Teams in Laja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Laja
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | Large Airport |
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | YAI | Medium Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo El Carmen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Poco a Poco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rucamalen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siberia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Laja
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
Treatment Centers in Laja
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Go Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Laja
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cristo Población Héroes de la Concepción | |
| iglesia evangelica | |
| Templo Diuquín |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Laja
What is the population of Laja?
Laja has a population of 11,113 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 123.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Laja?
Laja has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.