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Lota, Chile
Biobío · Chile
Lota is a mid-size city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 47,339. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lota
Lota is a city and commune located in the center of Chile on the Gulf of Arauco, in the southern Concepción Province of the Biobío Region, 39 kilometres (24 mi) south of Concepción, and is one of the ten cities (communes) that constitutes the Concepción metropolitan area. The city is mostly known for being the traditional centre of coal mining in Chile, although mining ended in the 1990s.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,339 |
| Population Density | 771 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.0899°, -73.1577° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Biobío |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lota
Lota is a mid-size city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 47,339. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Lota
Lota has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (19°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 444 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 61.4 sq mi (159.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.0899°N, 73.1577°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 | 110 km |
| 1960 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 25.0 m | 2,226 | 119 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 31 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 17 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 106 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 87 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 31 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 40 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 164 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 177 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 190 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in |
Lota has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in Lota
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela E-703 Ángel de Peredo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Manuel d'Alzon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Padre Francisco de Crozé | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuevo Futuro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Tesón Minero | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Niño Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Francys | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela los Pinos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Getsemaní de Lota | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Carabinero Isaias Guevara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Konrad Adenauer E-686 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa María de Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Isidora Goyenechea Gallo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Rosauro Santana Ríos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto San Francisco de Asís | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro de Laraquete | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica F 700 Centenario | - | - | - | - |
| Thompson School Matthews | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Carlos Cousiño Goyenechea | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista de Lota | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Santa Doris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Baldomero Lillo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Comercial Presidente Frei Montalva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Cousiño Squella | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| CEIA San Luis de Potosí República de México | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Capacitación Laboral Apandi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Wenga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Rucalaf | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Villa El Bosque | - | - | - | - |
| Francys nivel 1º a 4º básico | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lota
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperativa | música y noticias | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 | music, news | AAC+ | |
| Venus Radio Fm Chile | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Interamericana | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Kawaii Anime Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Llacolén | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiofavoritaranchera | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Rural Chile | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Catalina | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ADN | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Paula | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Carbón | news | MP3 112 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 Lota
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Interpretación Patrimonial FSJG | ||||
| CICAT 'Centro Interactivo de Ciencias, Artes y Tecnologías' | ||||
| Codescar | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Mina Chiflón del Diablo | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Lota | ||||
| Museo Histórico Puchoco Schwager | ||||
| Museo Multicultural e Histórico Raices | ||||
| Museo Popular de Coronel | ||||
| Museo Stom |
Libraries in Lota
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca CCSP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Chiguayante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Mariño de Lobera | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Pablo de Rokha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lota
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Lota | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Coronel | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro de la Costa | |||||
| Tortilleras |
Hotels in Lota
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lota
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lota
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lota
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lota
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lota
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lota
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lota
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lota
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lota
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lota
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | Large Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Litral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Patagual Airport | - | Small Airport |
| James Conrad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Playa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Pehuenches Airport | - | Small Airport |
| María Dolores Airport | LSQ | Small Airport |
| Puerto Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torreón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trilahue Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lota
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de la mujer - Sanatorio Alemán | ||
| Teletón Concepción |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lota
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Capilla San Miguel | |
| Iglesia del Señor de Chile | |
| Iglesia Unida Metodista Pentecostal - Lota | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Misión Evangélica Unidos para Cristo | |
| Parroquia San Matías Apostol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lota
What is the population of Lota?
Lota has a population of 47,339 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 771 people per square mile, spread across 61.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lota?
Lota has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.