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Punitaqui, Chile
Coquimbo Region · Chile
Punitaqui is a small city in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 10,418. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Punitaqui
Punitaqui is a town and commune of Chile in the Limarí Province. Punitaqui hosts an eponymous mining district which includes the gold mine of Tambo de Oro. There are ores of copper, gold and mercury around Punitaqui.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,418 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.8345°, -71.2586° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Coquimbo Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Punitaqui
Punitaqui is a small city in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 10,418. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Punitaqui
Punitaqui has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (21°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 54 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 664.1 sq mi (1,719.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.8345°N, 71.2586°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 91 km |
| 1849 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1869 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 1955 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 71 km |
| 2019 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Punitaqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Punitaqui
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Irma Salas Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Llanito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cienago | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sol Naciente | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Beatriz Vega Vega | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Rebeca Matte de Iñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ayelén de Punitaqui | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sali Hochschilds | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Alberto Gallardo Lorca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Teresita de los Andes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bélgica E 256 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Viña Vieja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela básica la granjita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Chocolatito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa Los Corrales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Antonio de Padua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Graneros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altar Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Las Ñipas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hijos del Peral | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Punitaqui
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Encanto 88.5 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Punitaqui
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Limarí |
Libraries in Punitaqui
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Víctor Domingo Silva | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Punitaqui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Modelo de Ovalle | |||||
| Galería Comercial | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Vega Chica Ovalle |
Clinics in Punitaqui
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Punitaqui
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Punitaqui
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Punitaqui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Punitaqui
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aucó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tuqui Airport | OVL | Small Airport |
| Estancia Los Loros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fray Jorge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huayanay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Pelícana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tacas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Tricahues Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pedro Villarroel C. Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Adriana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Tabalí Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tabalí Bajo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambillos Airport | COW | Small Airport |
| Tongoy Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Punitaqui
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress |
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What is the population of Punitaqui?
Punitaqui has a population of 10,418 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 664.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Punitaqui?
Punitaqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.4 inches.