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Los Álamos, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Los Álamos is a small city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 19,494. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Los Álamos
Los Álamos is a Chilean commune and city in Arauco Province, Biobío Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,494 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.6280°, -73.4601° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Los Álamos
Los Álamos is a small city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 19,494. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Los Álamos
Los Álamos has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.8°C), the coldest is Aug (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 369.4 sq mi (956.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6280°N, 73.4601°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 58 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 97 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 81 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 42 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 97 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 176 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 180 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 184 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 188 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in |
Los Álamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Los Álamos
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Zaida Araneda Vigueras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pehuén | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Atención a la Diversidad INAD | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cristo Redentor | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Gaspar Cabrales | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cristo Redentor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Ulloa Fierro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Gualles | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Orlando Delgado Zúñiga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela F-808 de Antihuala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pilpilco | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Claudio Flores Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Félix Eyheramendy | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politécnico Caupolicán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jos+e Ulloa Fierro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Yeneco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Curicó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Alhuen | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Los Álamos
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawaii Anime Radio | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Tropikal Ranchera | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Los Álamos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Caverna de Benavides | ||||
| Museo Histórico, Minero y Paleontológico Profesor Óscar Seguel Morales | ||||
| Museo Interactivo Recreación de una Mina de Carbón | ||||
| Museo Mapuche de Cañete "Ruka Kimvn Taiñ Volil Juan Antonio Cayupi Huechicura" | ||||
| Museo Minero de Lebu | ||||
| Museo Morhuilla |
Libraries in Los Álamos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Muncipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Los Álamos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Los Álamos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Lebu | |||||
| Mercado de Cañete | |||||
| Mercado de Lebu |
Restaurants in Los Álamos
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Los Álamos
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Los Álamos
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Los Álamos
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Los Álamos
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Los Álamos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Los Álamos
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Patagual Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lequecahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pehuenches Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Los Álamos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Álamos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Los Álamos?
Los Álamos has a population of 19,494 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 369.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Los Álamos?
Los Álamos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches.