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Purranque, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Purranque is a small city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 20,705. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Purranque
Purranque is a city in the Chilean Los Lagos Region, which lies on the Pan-American Highway about 65 km (40 mi) north of Puerto Montt. It is part of the Osorno Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,705 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.9131°, -73.1591° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.9 inches (1,445 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Purranque
Purranque is a small city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 20,705. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Purranque
Purranque has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 622.3 sq mi (1,611.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.9131°N, 73.1591°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 113 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | - | 69 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorno (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 60 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 65 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 75 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 83 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 86 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 95 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 111 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 118 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 146 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 170 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 176 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 199 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
Purranque has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Purranque
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Tomás Burgos | - | - | - | - |
| CEIA Arturo Prat | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Purranque | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educacion Integral de Adultos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bertoldo Hofmann Kahler | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Crecer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Los Linares de Casma | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inglés de Purranque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa Los Burgos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Preciosa Sangre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Preciosa Sangre II | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Fayol School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural de Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Sembrando Palabras | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje El Tesoro del Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular El Copihue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Oromo de la Piedra | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Particular Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Ñancuan | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Génesis | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Alemán | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Purranque
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frecuencia Rock 95.3 | rock | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CLG Radio 93.5 FM | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Purranque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Colonial Alemán |
Libraries in Purranque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica de Purranque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Purranque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Artesanal | |||||
| Feria Productiva de Río Negro | |||||
| Feria Productiva Río Negro | |||||
| Mercado Particular San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado y Frutería |
Hotels in Purranque
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Purranque
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Purranque
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Purranque
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Purranque
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Purranque
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Purranque
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Purranque
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Purranque
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Purranque
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Purranque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria los Bajos | ||||
| Salzburg |
Stadiums & Teams in Purranque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Purranque
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Osorno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Purranque
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | Large Airport |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | ZOS | Medium Airport |
| Corte Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotreumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuyumaique Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Dobri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Avellano Airport | FRT | Small Airport |
| El Cardal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mirador Airport | PUX | Small Airport |
| Frutillar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fundo Tehuén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Capilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Araucarias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Quemas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Licán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes de Villa Vieja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marcel Marchant Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ñochaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilauco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pozo Brujo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Purrahuín Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quilpe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rucañanco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Purranque
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Purranque
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica Preciosa Sangre Corte Alto | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Templo de San Sebastián |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of Purranque?
Purranque has a population of 20,705 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 622.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Purranque?
Purranque has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.