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Quellón, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Quellón is a small city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 21,823. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Quellón
Quellón is a Chilean port city and commune in Chiloé Province, in southern Chiloé Island, Los Lagos Region. It is one of the southern end-stations of the Panamerican Highway and the Pacific Coast Highway. The city is a hub for aquaculture and fisheries in southern Chiloé and the Guaitecas and Chonos archipelagoes to the south. Various ferry lanes connects Quellón with the Patagonian settlements such as Melinka, Puerto Cisnes and Puerto Chacabuco.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,823 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.1182°, -73.6166° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.9 inches (2,410 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quellón
Quellón is a small city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 21,823. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Quellón
Quellón has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Feb (13.7°C), the coldest is Jul (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 3,751.0 sq mi (9,715.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.1182°N, 73.6166°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1837 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 16 | 76 km |
| 2016 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 41 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michinmahuida (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 102 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 118 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in |
Quellón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (4.7").
Schools in Quellón
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Politécnico de Quellón | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educacion de Adultos Quellon | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional San Agustín | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Principito | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mon Mapu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Pulmahue | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Llacolen | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Alla Kintui | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rayen Mapu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oriente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Esucela Rural Piedra Lile | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Técnico Profesional San José | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional Traf Tremun | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Paulo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Huelpún | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Punta White | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Yaldad | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Coinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Educadora Eulogia Bórquez Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Chaiguao | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Cocauque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Lastenia Oyarzun Andrade | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Oqueldan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Punta Paula | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Carmen Dolores Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Pelu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Candelaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Trincao | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Auchac | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Adela García García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Agua Fresca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Yelcho | — | — | — | — |
| Raíces de Quellón | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politecnico de Quellón | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional San Pedro de Quellón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Incopulli | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Ino | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Quellon | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quellón
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Quellón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Municipal Amador Cárdenas de Quellón |
Libraries in Quellón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quellón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Artesanal de Quellón |
Hotels in Quellón
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quellón
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quellón
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Quellón
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quellón
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Quellón
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Quellón
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quellón
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quellón
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quellón
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Quellón
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quellón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quellón
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gamboa Airport | WCA | Small Airport |
| Isla Apiao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Talcan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Calafates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Marín Balmaceda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Queilén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quellón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quenac Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tic Toc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tolquien Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quellón
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quellón
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Cailín | |
| Capilla Laitec | |
| Capilla Yaldad | |
| Cristo Hito Cero | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica | |
| Iglesia de Trincao | |
| Iglesia La Candelaria | |
| Iglesia Santa Rosa | |
| Misión Evangélica la Voz de Cristo | |
| Virgen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of Quellón?
Quellón has a population of 21,823 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,751.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quellón?
Quellón has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches.