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Porvenir, Chile

Region of Magallanes · Chile

Porvenir is a small city in Region of Magallanes, Chile with a population of 6,809. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,809 Population 4,310/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
America / Punta Arenas Timezone

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About Porvenir

Porvenir

Porvenir is the capital of both the homonymous commune and the Chilean Province of Tierra del Fuego of the Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region. It is one of Chile's southernmost towns, and has 4,734 inhabitants, including several thousand soldiers. It is the largest settlement in the Chilean half of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego.

People

Population6,809
Density4,310/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population6,809
Population Density4,310 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-53.2960°, -70.3663°
TimezoneAmerica/Punta_Arenas
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceRegion of Magallanes
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Porvenir

Porvenir is a small city in Chile (Region of Magallanes) with a population of 6,809. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is America/Punta_Arenas.

Porvenir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below Chile avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density4,310/sq mi
Coordinates-53.2960°N, 70.3663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Punta_Arenas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 26, 2025.

Aug 31, 1996 99 km W of Punta Arenas, Chile M5.0 138 km
Jan 9, 2006 84 km NW of Ushuaia, Argentina M4.6 132 km
Nov 6, 2009 113 km NW of Ushuaia, Argentina M4.5 103 km
Mar 26, 2025 93 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.5 133 km
Feb 9, 2019 35 km NW of Punta Arenas, Chile M4.4 72 km
Aug 30, 2022 95 km NNW of Punta Arenas, Chile M4.4 128 km
Apr 26, 1997 92 km SE of Puerto Natales, Chile M4.3 135 km
Apr 16, 2023 92 km S of Punta Arenas, Chile M4.2 80 km
Aug 23, 2022 87 km NW of Punta Arenas, Chile M4.2 124 km
May 11, 2018 122 km S of Punta Arenas, Chile M3.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pali-Aike Volcanic Field (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pali-Aike Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 282 m (925 ft) -5550 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
June 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
July 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in

Porvenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 36°F in July to 52°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and October the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Porvenir

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Polivalente Hernando de Magallanes
Escuela Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme
Escuela Especial Club De Leones Cruz Del Sur
Colegio María Auxiliadora
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Radio Stations near Porvenir

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Porvenir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal Fernando Cordero Rusque

Libraries in Porvenir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Porvenir0.0

Hotels in Porvenir

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colón
España
Hostería Los Flamencos
Hostería Yendegaia
Hotel Barlovento
Hotel Central
Hotel Rosas
Shinka

Restaurants in Porvenir

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancla Mar
Austral
Catef
Club Croata
El Chispa
Hotel Rosas
La Bahia
Los Flamencos
Patagonia
restaurant puerto montt

Cafes in Porvenir

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sabores del Fuego

Monuments in Porvenir

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fundación De Porvenir y a Los Selk’nam

Clinics in Porvenir

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Roja

Bus Stations in Porvenir

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transportes España

Gas Stations in Porvenir

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copec

Banks in Porvenir

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Stadiums & Teams in Porvenir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Porvenir

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
President Carlos Ibáñez International AirportPUQLarge Airport
Captain Fuentes Martinez AirportWPRMedium Airport
Almirante Schroeders AirportSmall Airport
Cinco de Enero AirportSmall Airport
Iván Martinez AirportSmall Airport
Marco Davison Bascur AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Porvenir

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porvenir

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Francisco De Sales
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Movimiento Cristiano Misionero
Parroquia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
6,982.6 km² (2,695.3 mi²)
Founded
1899
Website
muniporvenir.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 Porvenir

What is the population of Porvenir?

Porvenir has a population of 6,809 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 4,310 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Porvenir?

Porvenir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.

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