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
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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
Climate
| Population | 19,088 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.0682°, -72.8794° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Ríos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 429.3 sq mi (1,112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.0682°N, 72.8794°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural La Unión | ||||
| Museo y Centro Cultural Molino Los Chilcos |
Libraries in Paillaco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Juan Sepúlveda Ibáñez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paillaco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Agrícola |
Hotels in Paillaco
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paillaco
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paillaco
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Paillaco
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paillaco
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Paillaco
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paillaco
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Paillaco
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paillaco
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paillaco
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Paillaco
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Paillaco
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paillaco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Ankapun | ||||
| Cerveceria Cervecero de Garage | ||||
| Cerveceria Saika | ||||
| Cervecero de Garage | ||||
| El Porvenir | ||||
| Shopería La Sirenita | ||||
| Shopería Terminal |
Stadiums & Teams in Paillaco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | ZOS | Medium Airport |
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paillaco
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Luterana de Paillaco | |
| Iglesia Paillaco | |
| Iglesia Reumén |
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Public Holidays in Chile
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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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