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Las Gaviotas, Chile
Los Ríos Region · Chile
Las Gaviotas is a small town in Los Ríos Region, Chile with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Las Gaviotas
Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder, Pedro de Valdivia, and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately 15 km (9 mi) east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla. Since October 2007, Valdivia has been the capital of Los Ríos Region and is also the capital of Valdivia Province. The national census of 2025 recorded the commune of Valdivia as having 110,980 inhabitants (Valdivianos), of whom 150,048 were living in the city. The main economic activities of Valdivia include tourism, wood pulp manufacturing, forestry, metallurgy, and beer production. The city is also the home of the Austral University of Chile, founded in 1954, the Centro de Estudios Científicos and one of Chile's three environmental courts.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,500 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.8665°, -73.1883° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Ríos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.2 inches (2,139 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Gaviotas
Las Gaviotas is a small town in Chile (Los Ríos Region) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Las Gaviotas
Las Gaviotas has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.4°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1695 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 464.7 sq mi (1,203.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.8665°N, 73.1883°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | 1,321 | 8 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mocho-Choshuenco (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 99 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 109 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 121 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 132 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 135 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 137 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 141 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 145 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 146 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 150 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 170 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 172 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 175 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in |
Las Gaviotas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 45°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.8") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Las Gaviotas
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rural Santo Domingo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Lomas del Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Francisca Belén | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional de Adultos Coresol de Valdivia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Valle De Los Rios | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Santo Domingo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Las Gaviotas
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biobio Valdivia | música y noticias | AAC+ | |
| Tornagaleones | folcklore, news | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Genoveva Valdivia | anglo, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Musicoop | chile, classical music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Atractiva 101.3 | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Austral CD97 | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio FM Centro 91.7 | 2000s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Tornagaleones | — | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Las Gaviotas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Castellano | ||||
| Centro Cultural Espacio en Construcción | ||||
| Centro de Humedales Río Cruces | ||||
| Mira Valdivia | ||||
| Museo Campesino | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral | ||||
| Museo de la Cerveza | ||||
| Museo de la Exploración Rudolph Amandus Philippi | ||||
| Museo de las Telecomunicaciones | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Castillo San Pedro de Alcantara | ||||
| Museo Escolar Hugo Gunckel | ||||
| Museo Mauricio van de Maele (Casa Anwandter) | ||||
| Museo Naval Submarino O’Brien | ||||
| Museo Terremoto 1960 |
Libraries in Las Gaviotas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Campus Miraflores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fray Camilo Henríquez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Las Gaviotas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aka Mercado | |||||
| Almacén | |||||
| Feria Artesanal | |||||
| Feria Costumbrista San Ignacio | |||||
| Feria Menzel | |||||
| Feria Norte Grande | |||||
| Feria Persa Valdivia | |||||
| La Estrella | |||||
| Manufacturas Gloria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Valdivia | |||||
| Minimarket Budis | |||||
| Minimarket Costanera | |||||
| Tienda MultiRural |
Restaurants in Las Gaviotas
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Las Gaviotas
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Las Gaviotas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Las Gaviotas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Las Gaviotas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbudo Growler | ||||
| Bundor | ||||
| Carva | ||||
| Cervecería Cuello Negro | ||||
| Cerveceria Valtor | ||||
| Cuello Negro | ||||
| Entre Ríos |
Stadiums & Teams in Las Gaviotas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Las Gaviotas
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | ZOS | Medium Airport |
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium Airport |
| Calpulli Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cotreumo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cardal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Vergel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hueicolla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loncopan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes de Villa Vieja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pilauco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozo Brujo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Galera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Purrahuín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quilpe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rucañanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Las Gaviotas?
Las Gaviotas has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 464.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Gaviotas?
Las Gaviotas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.