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Pitrufquén, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Pitrufquén is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 21,981. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pitrufquén
Pitrufquén is a Chilean city and commune in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. The city is located 30 km south of Temuco and lies immediately south of the Toltén River, along Chile Highway 5.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,981 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.9864°, -72.6372° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.0 inches (1,575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pitrufquén
Pitrufquén is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 21,981. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Pitrufquén
Pitrufquén has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1122 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 440.0 sq mi (1,139.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9864°N, 72.6372°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 115 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 133 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 135 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 82 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 85 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 97 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 97 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 114 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 114 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 117 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 122 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 135 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 157 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 159 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Pitrufquén has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Pitrufquén
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Monseñor Guillermo Hartl | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Educere | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Poletécnico de Pitrufquén | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Bautista Chesta F-625 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista de Pitrufquén | - | - | - | - |
| Educere College | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Madres Dominicas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Unión Latinoaméricana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Américas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Ciencias y Humanidades | - | - | - | - |
| The Forest School | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo José Miguel Carrera | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Pitrufquén Anexo Mecánica | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Pitrufquén | - | - | - | - |
| Leonardo Da Vinci School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Madres Dominicas | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educación Monseñor Guillermo Hartl | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Ammillan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Quilquilco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Carilafen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Chada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular San Manuel de Lolen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pitrufquén
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bio Bio Temuco | news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Edelweiss | 90s, adult contemporary | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Universal Pitrufquen Chile | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Sureña | - | MP3 | |
| UFRO Radio | radio universitaria, university radio | AAC 149 kbps |
Museums in Pitrufquén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo San Martín | ||||
| Museo Regional de la Araucanía |
Libraries in Pitrufquén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UFRO | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Los Boldos | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural | 0.0 | |||||
| Miralibros | 0.0 | |||||
| Miralibros | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pitrufquén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Labranza | |||||
| Feria We Newen | |||||
| Feria We Newen | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Padre Las Casas |
Hotels in Pitrufquén
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pitrufquén
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pitrufquén
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pitrufquén
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pitrufquén
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pitrufquén
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pitrufquén
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pitrufquén
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pitrufquén
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pitrufquén
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pitrufquén
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pitrufquén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pitrufquén
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Ski Pucón | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pitrufquén
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium Airport |
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curacautín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curimanque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Budi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lago Colico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Guayes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malloco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Panguipulli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pucón Airport | ZPC | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villarrica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pitrufquén
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress Agente Autorizado | |
| Starken Pitrufquén |
Treatment Centers in Pitrufquén
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico La Haya | ||
| CESFAM Metodista | ||
| Kinetmec | ||
| Medtabolika | ||
| Mega salud | ||
| Redvital | ||
| Siresa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pitrufquén
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Centro Familiar Cristiano | |
| Iglesia Pitrufquén | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pitrufquén?
Pitrufquén has a population of 21,981 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 440.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pitrufquén?
Pitrufquén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.0 inches.