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Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Aysén · Chile

Puerto Chacabuco is a small town in Aysén, Chile with a population of 1,243. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

1,243 Population 2,038/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
82.7 in Annual Rain
America / Coyhaique Timezone

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About Puerto Chacabuco

Puerto Chacabuco

Puerto Chacabuco is a Chilean town in Aisén commune. Administratively it belongs to Aysén Province in Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region and is located at the head of Aisén Fjord. It is the main port of the region, a port of call for ships sailing to the Laguna San Rafael National Park and the terminus of a Navimag ferry service from Puerto Montt. The town is the site of important fish and shellfish processing plants. From the 1990s up to August 2003 there were plans for building an aluminium smelter in the town.

People

Population1,243
Density2,038/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain82.7 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population1,243
Population Density2,038 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-45.4667°, -72.8167°
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 Chacabuco

Puerto Chacabuco is a small town in Chile (Aysén) with a population of 1,243. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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.

Puerto Chacabuco 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 95 feet.

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

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,038/sq mi
Coordinates-45.4667°N, 72.8167°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

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 17, 2025.

Apr 21, 2007 18 km N of Puerto Aysén, Chile M6.2 28 km
Apr 2, 2007 21 km WNW of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M6.1 21 km
Feb 23, 2007 30 km ENE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.7 41 km
Aug 15, 1991 32 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.7 56 km
Aug 15, 1991 13 km W of Coyhaique, Chile M5.5 47 km
Aug 15, 1991 40 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.4 41 km
Aug 15, 1991 34 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.3 34 km
Jan 23, 2007 30 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 52 km
Feb 3, 2007 39 km NNW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 52 km
Aug 15, 1991 28 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 52 km
Sep 2, 1991 30 km SW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.3 51 km
Mar 18, 2010 41 km WSW of La Junta, Chile M5.2 143 km
Jan 28, 2007 39 km NE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 52 km
Aug 15, 1991 25 km SSE of Puerto Aysén, Chile M5.2 27 km
Aug 22, 1991 38 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 39 km
Feb 14, 2000 32 km S of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 33 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km WSW of Coyhaique, Chile M5.1 43 km
Aug 15, 1991 37 km SE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 37 km
Aug 14, 1991 35 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.1 35 km
Feb 14, 2000 39 km SSE of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile M5.0 40 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 26 km
1927 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hudson, Cerro (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hudson, Cerro Stratovolcano 1,905 m (6,250 ft) 2011 50 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 Chacabuco 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 Chacabuco

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Almirante Simpson
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Radio Stations near Puerto Chacabuco

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Puerto Chacabuco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Puerto Aysén

Libraries in Puerto Chacabuco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Puerto Aysén0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Chacabuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Artesanal

Hotels in Puerto Chacabuco

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aikén del Sur
Loberías del Sur

Restaurants in Puerto Chacabuco

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Patagon Karim
Quincho
Restaurante y Cocinería

Cafes in Puerto Chacabuco

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Chilenito

Gas Stations in Puerto Chacabuco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copec

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Chacabuco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Chacabuco

6 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Puerto Chacabuco

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Chacabuco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal
Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile
Iglesia Universal de Cristo

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

Timezone
America/Coyhaique
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Area
1.6 km² (0.6 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

Volcanoes Near Puerto Chacabuco

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Hudson, Cerro Stratovolcano 1,905 m 2011

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 Chacabuco

What is the population of Puerto Chacabuco?

Puerto Chacabuco has a population of 1,243 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 2,038 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Chacabuco?

Puerto Chacabuco 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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