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Los Sauces, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Los Sauces is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 7,169. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Los Sauces
Los Sauces is a Chilean town and commune in the Malleco Province, Araucanía Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,169 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.9812°, -72.8339° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.5 inches (1,256 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Los Sauces
Los Sauces is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 7,169. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 344.6 sq mi (892.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.9812°N, 72.8339°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 53 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 129 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 110 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 58 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 38 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 40 | 129 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 110 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 118 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 122 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 125 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 146 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 159 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 170 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
Los Sauces has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Los Sauces
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica Villa Trinte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela E77 Gustavo Vásquez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio G69 La Villa | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educacional Los Sauces | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Queuque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Vicente Pérez Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica El Membrillar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Petrona Paillaleo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Centenario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Manitos Pintadas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Napadir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Pivadenco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Huitranlebu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Nininco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Huitranlebu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Anexa de Pelehuito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Teresa De Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Los Sauces
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadenza Radio | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Los Sauces
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerte Purén | ||||
| Museo de Capitán Pastene | ||||
| Museo Dillman Bullock | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Purén | ||||
| Museo Histórico Julio Abasolo Aldea |
Libraries in Los Sauces
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca de lumaco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Los Sauces | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Víctor Villouta Sanhueza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Teodoro Dominguez de la Barra | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Los Sauces
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muebles Purén | |||||
| Multiferia Lumaco |
Clinics in Los Sauces
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Los Sauces
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Los Sauces
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Los Sauces
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Los Sauces
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Los Sauces
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cholguahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lequecahue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Sauces
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of Los Sauces?
Los Sauces has a population of 7,169 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 344.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Los Sauces?
Los Sauces has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.