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Paiguano, Chile

Coquimbo Region · Chile

Paiguano is a small town in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 4,256. Elevation: 3,192 ft (973 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,256 Population 7/sq mi density
3,192 ft Elevation 973 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
3.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Paiguano

Paiguano or Paihuano is a small agricultural town and commune in the Elqui Province of the Coquimbo Region of Chile.

People

Population4,256
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain3.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Population4,256
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Coordinates-30.0288°, -70.5171°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceCoquimbo Region
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation3.4 inches (85 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paiguano

Paiguano is a small town in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 4,256. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet (973 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Paiguano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below Chile avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area651.5 sq mi (1,687.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-30.0288°N, 70.5171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Oct 15, 1997 36 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M7.1 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 42 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.8 125 km
Jul 6, 1997 52 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.8 131 km
Jan 20, 2019 10 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.7 83 km
Jan 12, 1998 47 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile M6.6 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 20 km SW of Monte Patria, Chile M6.6 104 km
Oct 31, 2013 41 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 101 km
Sep 3, 1998 66 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.6 132 km
Apr 1, 2002 29 km NNW of La Serena, Chile M6.4 93 km
Jul 27, 1997 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 140 km
Sep 6, 2023 38 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.3 97 km
Feb 10, 2016 37 km W of Ovalle, Chile M6.3 119 km
Apr 10, 2018 56 km SW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 147 km
Mar 9, 1997 13 km NE of La Serena, Chile M6.2 65 km
Nov 3, 1997 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 105 km
Jul 25, 1997 69 km WNW of Ovalle, Chile M6.2 142 km
Nov 14, 2012 73 km SW of Vallenar, Chile M6.1 120 km
Apr 15, 2006 67 km WNW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.0 146 km
Jul 21, 1997 69 km SW of Coquimbo, Chile M6.0 139 km
May 23, 2002 16 km S of Ovalle, Chile M6.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1849 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m - 83 km
1869 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m - 85 km
1955 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest

Paiguano has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Paiguano

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rios de Elqui - - - -
Gabriela Mistral School - - - -
Escuela Básica Hector Manuel Hernandez - - - -
Escuela de Varilla - - - -
Colegio Paihuano - - - -
Escuela Básica Pisco Elqui - - - -
Escuela Municipal Cielo Claro - - - -
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Museums in Paiguano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo del Pisco Capel
Museo del Recuerdo Upasol
Museo Entomológico y de Historia Natural
Museo Gabriela Mistral
Museo Histórico del Elqui
Museum School Gabriela Mistral

Hotels in Paiguano

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Juan
El Galpón
El Galpón
El Milagro
El Milagro
Elqui
Gabriela Mistral
Kiko
Los Datiles
Orgánica Lodge Hotel Boutique
Valle Utopía

Restaurants in Paiguano

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donde la Mirlita
El Galpon
El Mesón del Fraile
Los Paltos
Los Quinchos

Cafes in Paiguano

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Emelina

Theatres in Paiguano

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro al Borde

Monuments in Paiguano

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cerro el llano
Gabriela Mistral

Clinics in Paiguano

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Paihuano
Consultorio Pisco Elqui

Gas Stations in Paiguano

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrobras

Gyms in Paiguano

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club deportivo El Pozo
Club deportivo El Pozo

Breweries in Paiguano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brothers
Cervecería Guayacán

Airports Near Paiguano

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Florida AirportLSCMedium Airport
El Indio Airport-Small Airport
El Tuqui AirportOVLSmall Airport
Huancara Airport-Small Airport
Los Tricahues Airport-Small Airport
Tambillos AirportCOWSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paiguano

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Monte Grande
Iglesia de Paihuano

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
1,063 m (3,488 ft)
Area
1,494.7 km² (577.0 mi²)
Website
munipaihuano.cl/

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paiguano

What is the population of Paiguano?

Paiguano has a population of 4,256 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 651.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paiguano?

Paiguano has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.

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