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Puerto Aysén, Chile

Aysén · Chile

Puerto Aysén is a small city in Aysén, Chile with a population of 16,936. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

16,936 Population 5,148/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
82.7 in Annual Rain
America / Coyhaique Timezone

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About Puerto Aysén

Puerto Aysén

Puerto Aysén is a city of Chile located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region, 4 kilometres (2 mi) above the head of Aisén Fjord in the country's extreme south. Puerto Aisén, which is the capital city of both the Aysén Province and the commune of Aisén is located 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the Regional Capital of Coyhaique, and 15 kilometres (9 mi) from the port of Puerto Chacabuco, main entry point to Puerto Aisén by sea. The main tourist attraction is Lagoon San Rafael.

People

Population16,936
Density5,148/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain82.7 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population16,936
Population Density5,148 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-45.4030°, -72.6918°
TimezoneAmerica/Coyhaique
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceAysén
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation82.7 inches (2,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Aysén

Puerto Aysén is a small city in Chile (Aysén) with a population of 16,936. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.7 inches. The timezone is America/Coyhaique.

Climate in Puerto Aysén

Puerto Aysén has an average annual temperature of 5.5°C (42°F). The hottest month is Feb (11.4°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 626 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.4°C / 51°F 1° / 26.3° 29.6
Feb 11.4°C / 52°F 0.4° / 28.1° 26.8
Mar 8.5°C / 47°F -0.7° / 22.4° 54.6
Apr 5.9°C / 43°F -2.1° / 18.2° 65.7
May 3.1°C / 37°F -4.8° / 12.4° 68.7
Jun 0.7°C / 33°F -8.6° / 8.4° 93.9
Jul -0.2°C / 32°F -9.4° / 6.4° 81.3
Aug 1.2°C / 34°F -5.1° / 10.5° 51.3
Sep 2.7°C / 37°F -4° / 14° 44.0
Oct 5°C / 41°F -4.3° / 19.3° 31.2
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F -1.2° / 22.2° 43.2
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 0.3° / 25.4° 35.8
Puerto Aysén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below Chile avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density5,148/sq mi
Coordinates-45.4030°N, 72.6918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Coyhaique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.7"
118% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 26, 2024.

Apr 21, 2007 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile M6.2 18 km
Apr 2, 2007 21 km WNW of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M6.1 29 km
Feb 23, 2007 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.7 30 km
Aug 15, 1991 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.7 55 km
Aug 15, 1991 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile M5.5 40 km
Aug 15, 1991 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.4 45 km
Aug 15, 1991 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.3 36 km
Jan 23, 2007 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 40 km
Feb 3, 2007 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 40 km
Aug 15, 1991 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 51 km
Sep 2, 1991 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 51 km
Mar 18, 2010 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile M5.2 137 km
Jan 28, 2007 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 40 km
Aug 15, 1991 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 26 km
Aug 22, 1991 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 47 km
Feb 14, 2000 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 41 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.1 44 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 39 km
Aug 14, 1991 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 38 km
Feb 14, 2000 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.0 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 SOUTHERN CHILE Eruption + Earthquake 50.0 m 10 15 km
1927 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hudson, Cerro Stratovolcano 1,905 m (6,250 ft) 2011 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Warmest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 7.7 in
May 41°F (5°C) 10.0 in Wettest
June 37°F (3°C) 9.3 in
July 36°F (2°C) 9.0 in Coldest
August 39°F (4°C) 8.1 in
September 42°F (6°C) 6.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in

Puerto Aysén has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 36°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Puerto Aysén

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Raúl Broussain Campino
Colegio Kalem
Escuela Diferencial Despertar
Escuela Sinai
Centro de Estudios Patagonia Aysén
Colegio Santa Teresa de los Andes
Liceo Bicentenario San Jose U.R.
Escuela Básica Municipal Paetisa Gabriela Mistral
Escuela Ribera Sur
Liceo Bicentenario Sn Jose U.R.
Escuela Litoral Austral
Escuela Aysén
Liceo Politécnico A1
Colegio Sagrada Familia
Liceo Politécnico A1
Colegio Sinaí
Escuela de Lenguaje Kalem
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Radio Stations near Puerto Aysén

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Las Nieves 00s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Puerto Aysén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Aysén

Libraries in Puerto Aysén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Puerto Aysén0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Aysén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Artesanal

Hotels in Puerto Aysén

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caicahues
Canto del Chucao
Gran Hotel Aysen
Hostal Dendal
Hotel Aysén Patagonia
Hotel camping Doris
Hotel Plaza
Patagonia Green

Restaurants in Puerto Aysén

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aitue Restobar
Amolef
Aysén Food
Cafe - restaurant Irlandes
Cantaria
Casino de Bomberos
Chinook
El Mesón de la Patiko
El Rincón de la Plaza
El Viajero
Entre Amigos
Entre Patagones
Kenkyo Sushi
La Terraza Burger - Bar
Munich
Patymanu
Restobar Punto Com
TrattoSushi

Cafes in Puerto Aysén

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cowilij Café Boutique
ICEN'DRINKS Cafetería Heladería
Lusus ☕ Cafe
Panchi
Santo Café

Cinemas in Puerto Aysén

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Municipal

Theatres in Puerto Aysén

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal

Clinics in Puerto Aysén

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM de Puerto Aysen
COSAM Puerto Aysen

Dentists in Puerto Aysén

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glaciares
OdontoMed

Veterinaries in Puerto Aysén

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Puerto Aysén

Bus Stations in Puerto Aysén

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses Ali
Buses Suray
Puerto Aysen - Puerto Chacabuco

Gas Stations in Puerto Aysén

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copec
Shell

Banks in Puerto Aysén

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Chile
Banco Estado
Banco Santander
Banco Santander
BCI
La Araucana

Gyms in Puerto Aysén

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hunter Training Room

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Aysén

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Aysén

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Teniente Vidal AirportGXQMedium Airport
Cabo Juan Román AirfieldWPASmall Airport
Puerto Cisnes AirportSmall Airport
Quitralco AirportSmall Airport
Villa Cerro Castillo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Puerto Aysén

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Aysén

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Puerto Aysén
Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera
Iglesia el carmen
Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón
Iglesia Unión Evangélica Misionera
Templo Cristiano Amanecer

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Coyhaique
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
8.5 km² (3.3 mi²)

🇨🇱 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 Puerto Aysén

What is the population of Puerto Aysén?

Puerto Aysén has a population of 16,936 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 5,148 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Aysén?

Puerto Aysén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.7 inches.

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