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Paillaco, Chile

Los Ríos Region · Chile

Paillaco is a small city in Los Ríos Region, Chile with a population of 19,088. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,088 Population 44/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Paillaco

Paillaco is a city and commune in southern Chile. It is located in Valdivia Province of Los Ríos Region, and is about 48 km southeast of Valdivia.

People

Population19,088
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population19,088
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates-40.0682°, -72.8794°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceLos Ríos Region
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,853 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paillaco

Paillaco is a small city in Chile (Los Ríos Region) with a population of 19,088. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Paillaco

Paillaco has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.7°C), the coldest is Jul (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 647 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 4.8° / 34.5° 14.0
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 6.2° / 36.7° 11.1
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 4.3° / 30.3° 27.1
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 2.4° / 26° 55.1
May 8.5°C / 47°F -0.8° / 19.2° 77.0
Jun 7°C / 45°F -2° / 14.3° 152.4
Jul 6.1°C / 43°F -2.6° / 13.5° 121.3
Aug 6.5°C / 44°F -1.3° / 16.9° 63.1
Sep 7.6°C / 46°F -0.1° / 19.8° 55.3
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F -0.5° / 24.2° 25.5
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 3.3° / 28.1° 31.7
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 3.9° / 33.6° 13.6
Paillaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Chile avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area429.3 sq mi (1,112.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-40.0682°N, 72.8794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 28, 2024.

Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 137 km
Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 112 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 96 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 142 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 37 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 134 km
Feb 6, 1992 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 144 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 108 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 134 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 100 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 119 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 99 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 45 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 9 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 106 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 73 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 101 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 82 km
Apr 27, 2011 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M4.8 103 km
Dec 10, 2012 20 km WNW of Pitrufquén, Chile M4.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m - 126 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1,321 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mocho-Choshuenco (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 74 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 76 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 87 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 101 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 109 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 113 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 113 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 118 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 120 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 127 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 133 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 141 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 142 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 147 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 11.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 11.7 in
July 44°F (7°C) 12.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 9.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in

Paillaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Paillaco

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Especial Celipras - - - -
Escuela Rural 21 de Mayo - - - -
Escuela Reumén - - - -
Escuela Rural Nueva Aurora - - - -
Colegio Raúl Silva Henríquez - - - -
Escuela Reumén Roberto Ojeda Torres - - - -
Escuela Olegario Morales - - - -
Escuela Alemana - - - -
Liceo Rodolfo Amando Philippi - - - -
Escuela Proyecto de Futuro - - - -
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Recrear - - - -
Escuela Rural El Manzano - - - -
Escuela Rural Los Cerrillos - - - -
Escuela El Aromo - - - -
Escuela Particular Adonai - - - -
Escuela Particular Country School - - - -
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Abracadabra - - - -
Colegio Kimel - - - -
Escuela Padre Alejandro Corcuera Martínez - - - -
Escuela Rural La Peña - - - -
Escuela Rural La Luma - - - -
Escuela Rural Manao - - - -
Escuela Particular Campo Lindo - - - -
Escuela Rural El Trebol - - - -
Colegio San Antonio - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paillaco

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 Paillaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural La Unión
Museo y Centro Cultural Molino Los Chilcos

Libraries in Paillaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Juan Sepúlveda Ibáñez0.0

Farmers Markets in Paillaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Agrícola

Hotels in Paillaco

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Paillaco

Restaurants in Paillaco

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Bremen
Los Reyes
Restaurant Don Leo

Cafes in Paillaco

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe & Schoperia TAKUBA
Czischke Onces Alemanas

Theatres in Paillaco

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Alderete

Clinics in Paillaco

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Lautaro Caro Ríos

Veterinaries in Paillaco

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinario
Veterinario
Veterinario

Train Stations in Paillaco

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los Lagos
Paillaco
Pichi Ropulli
Reumén

Bus Stations in Paillaco

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #1234893618
Terminal de Buses Cruz del Sur
Terminal de Buses Los Lagos
Terminal de Buses Paillaco
Terminal de Buses Paillaco
Terminal TurBus
Terminal TurBus

Gas Stations in Paillaco

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec
La Cascada del Sur
Shell
Shell

Banks in Paillaco

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Gyms in Paillaco

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Pichirropulli

Golf Courses in Paillaco

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cancha de Golf Privada Fundo El Refugio

Breweries in Paillaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Ankapun
Cerveceria Cervecero de Garage
Cerveceria Saika
Cervecero de Garage
El Porvenir
Shopería La Sirenita
Shopería Terminal

Stadiums & Teams in Paillaco

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Paillaco

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estación Esquí Antillanca 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Paillaco

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert AirportZOSMedium Airport
Pichoy AirportZALMedium Airport
Calcurrupe Airport-Small Airport
Calpulli Airport-Small Airport
Chan Chan Airport-Small Airport
Chollinco Airport-Small Airport
Cotreumo Airport-Small Airport
El Cardal Airport-Small Airport
El Vergel Airport-Small Airport
Golfo Azul Airport-Small Airport
La Capilla Airport-Small Airport
Las Bandurrias Airport-Small Airport
Las Marías Airport-Small Airport
Las Quemas Airport-Small Airport
Licán Airport-Small Airport
Loncopan Airport-Small Airport
Los Maitenes de Villa Vieja Airport-Small Airport
Municipal de Panguipulli Airport-Small Airport
Pilauco Airport-Small Airport
Pozo Brujo Airport-Small Airport
Purrahuín Airport-Small Airport
Quilpe Airport-Small Airport
Refugio del Lago Airport-Small Airport
Rucañanco Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Paillaco

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paillaco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Luterana de Paillaco
Iglesia Paillaco
Iglesia Reumén

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

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Area
3.3 km² (1.3 mi²)
Website
munipaillaco.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 Paillaco

What is the population of Paillaco?

Paillaco has a population of 19,088 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 429.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paillaco?

Paillaco 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 44°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

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