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Putre, Chile

Arica y Parinacota Region · Chile

Putre is a small town in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile with a population of 2,765. Elevation: 11,627 ft (3,544 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,765 Population 165/sq mi density
11,627 ft Elevation 3,544 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Putre

Putre

Putre is a Chilean town and commune, capital of the Parinacota Province in the Arica-Parinacota Region. It is located 130 km (81 mi) east of Arica, at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,483 ft). The town is backdropped by Taapaca volcanic complex.

People

Population2,765
Density165/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation11,627 ft (3,544 m)
Population2,765
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation11,627 ft (3,544 m)
Coordinates-18.1982°, -69.5607°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceArica y Parinacota Region
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (189 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Putre

Putre is a small town in Chile (Arica y Parinacota Region) with a population of 2,765. The city sits at an elevation of 11,627 feet (3,544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Putre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,627 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below Chile avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,627 ft (3,544 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates-18.1982°N, 69.5607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 30, 1999 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.6 88 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 143 km
Mar 23, 2015 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M6.4 45 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 29 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 80 km
Jan 21, 2018 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.3 77 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 46 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 105 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 12 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 58 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 28 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 124 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 70 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 118 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 62 km
Jan 14, 2002 133 km NE of Iquique, Chile M5.8 136 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 15 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 48 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 102 km
Feb 26, 2002 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru M5.6 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taapaca (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 13 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 44 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 58 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 131 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in

Putre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 51°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Putre

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela el Marquez
Liceo Granaderos
Escuela Socoroma
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Radio Stations near Putre

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aymara (BO) cultura, música MP3

Libraries in Putre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Yañita Uta0.0

Hotels in Putre

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amarca Lodge
Hostal Cali
Hotel Kukuli
Hotel La Paloma
Hotel Qantati
Jurasi Ecolodge
Las Vicuñas
Terrace Lodge & Tours

Restaurants in Putre

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jovita Bernabé
Kuchu Marka
La Flor de Rosamel
La Paloma
Oasis
Restaurant Tía Emilia
Restaurante Entre Jilatas
Walisuma

Cafes in Putre

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casona del Ray

Monuments in Putre

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia de Zapahuira

Clinics in Putre

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Putre
CESFAM Putre

Train Stations in Putre

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coronel Alcérreca
Puquios

Gas Stations in Putre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Walisuma restaurant and fuel

Banks in Putre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank

Airports Near Putre

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTCQMedium Airport
Charaña AirportSmall Airport
El Buitre AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Putre

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road SystemCultural2014

Churches & Religious Organizations in Putre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Socoroma
Iglesia del Nazareno
Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
3,500 m (11,484 ft)
Website
imputre.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

Volcanoes Near Putre

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m 290
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m 320 BC

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Putre

Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System
Cultural · inscribed 2014
This site is an extensive Inca communication, trade and defence network of roads covering 30,000 km. Constructed by the Incas over several centuries and partly based on pre-Inca infrastructure, this extraordinary network through one of the world’s most extreme...

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 Putre

What is the population of Putre?

Putre has a population of 2,765 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Putre?

Putre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.

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