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Río Bueno, Chile

Los Ríos Region · Chile

Río Bueno is a mid-size city in Los Ríos Region, Chile with a population of 31,366. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

31,366 Population 13,757/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
52.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Río Bueno

Río Bueno

Río Bueno is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Río Bueno. It is located in Ranco Province in Los Ríos Region. Río Bueno takes its name from the Bueno River which flows through the city and commune.
Rio Bueno is one of the better rivers to fish.

People

Population31,366
Density13,757/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population31,366
Population Density13,757 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates-40.3349°, -72.9556°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceLos Ríos Region
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation52.0 inches (1,321 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Bueno

Río Bueno is a mid-size city in Chile (Los Ríos Region) with a population of 31,366. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Río Bueno

Río Bueno has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jan (15.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1253 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 9.6° / 21.5° 41.0
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 9.5° / 21.7° 41.1
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 7.6° / 19.7° 62.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.8° 107.2
May 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.2° 165.5
Jun 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.4° 218.0
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 2.4° / 11.1° 171.2
Aug 7.5°C / 46°F 3.1° / 11.9° 154.2
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.7° 90.6
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.7° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.7° 65.1
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 9° / 20.4° 55.2
Río Bueno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Chile avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density13,757/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3349°N, 72.9556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 97 km
Mar 27, 1999 35 km WNW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.5 108 km
Jan 13, 2020 14 km SE of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M5.3 147 km
Mar 9, 1993 5 km WSW of Las Gaviotas, Chile M5.3 55 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 105 km
Feb 6, 1992 109 km WSW of Corral, Chile M5.2 133 km
Mar 2, 2010 33 km NW of Junín de los Andes, Argentina M5.1 150 km
Mar 2, 2010 52 km NW of Corral, Chile M5.1 116 km
Aug 27, 2003 23 km NW of Villarrica, Chile M5.1 138 km
Jun 23, 2017 17 km SE of Pucón, Chile M5.0 144 km
Jun 4, 2011 32 km NW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M5.0 92 km
Sep 26, 2010 21 km SE of Río Bueno, Chile M5.0 21 km
Jun 4, 2011 43 km NE of Puyehue, Chile M4.9 67 km
May 28, 1991 28 km NNE of Río Bueno, Chile M4.9 28 km
Jun 4, 2011 34 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.9 104 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.8 100 km
Feb 11, 2021 38 km ESE of Panguipulli, Chile M4.8 102 km
Jun 4, 2011 46 km ENE of Puyehue, Chile M4.8 75 km
Apr 27, 2011 39 km SW of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina M4.8 104 km
Jun 4, 2011 39 km NNW of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M4.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m - 101 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1,321 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carran-Los Venados (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 75 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 76 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 84 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 91 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 92 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 94 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 114 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 117 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 127 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 128 km
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 134 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 141 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 146 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 159 km
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 8.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 8.0 in
July 45°F (7°C) 8.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Río Bueno has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Río Bueno

Institution Type Founded Website
CFT Estatal de Los Ríos Sede La Unión College - Visit →
CFT Profasoc College - ,
Liceo Bicentenario Industrial Ingeniero Ricardo Fenner Ruedi College - ,

Schools in Río Bueno

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Vicente Pérez Rosales - - - -
Escuela Particular N°143 Santa Cruz - - - -
Escuela San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Particular El Prado - - - -
Liceo Fray Pablo de Royo - - - -
Escuela Delicio Cárdenas - - - -
Liceo Agrícola y Tecnologico Werner Grob Stolzenbach - - - -
Liceo Tecnico Profesional Río Bueno - - - -
Liceo Industrial "Ingeniero Ricardo Fenner Ruedi" - - - -
Colegio Santa Cruz - - - -
Escuela Río Bueno - - - -
Escuela Básica San Pablo - - - -
Escuela Patricio Lynch - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Colegio Cardenal Raúl Silva Henríquez - - - -
Escuela Pampa Ríos - - - -
Centro de Educación Integral de Adultos San Sebastián - - - -
CEIA San Sebastian - - - -
Escuela Rural Traiguen - - - -
Centro de Educacion Integral de Adultos Rukantu - - - -
Escuela Particular San Benito - - - -
Escuela Particular El Despertar - - - -
Escuela Particular Champel - - - -
CEIA Profasoc - - - -
Colegio Celipras - - - -
Liceo Agricola "San Javier" SNA Educa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Río Bueno

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CLG Radio 93.5 FM 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Musicoop chile, classical music AAC+ 128 kbps
Atractiva 101.3 musica latina MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Río Bueno

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural La Unión
Museo Cinematografico Lido
Museo Histórico y Arqueológico - Arturo Möller Sandrock
Museo Interactivo de Osorno
Museo Pilauco
Museo Pleistocénico Osorno
Museo y Archivo Histórico de Osorno

Libraries in Río Bueno

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Río Bueno0.0
Biblioteca Schilling0.0
Biblioteca y Centro Comunitario0.0
Biblioteca y Pinacoteca Municipal de Osorno0.0
Centro Cultural Sofia Hott0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Bueno

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Agrícola
Feria Libre Pedro Aguirre Cerda
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Rahue

Restaurants in Río Bueno

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asador de Ranco
Blanco Encalada Restaurant
Club Alemán
Fogón Quimey
Los Hornitos
Petrobras
Sabores del Bueno

Cafes in Río Bueno

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murta del Día

Cinemas in Río Bueno

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Municipal Armando Sandoval Rudolph

Clinics in Río Bueno

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Río Bueno
CESFAM San Pablo

Veterinaries in Río Bueno

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

san jose

Train Stations in Río Bueno

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crucero

Bus Stations in Río Bueno

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Buses de San Pablo
Terminal de Buses de Rio Bueno

Gas Stations in Río Bueno

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aramco
Aramco
Copec
Copec
Shell

Banks in Río Bueno

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Breweries in Río Bueno

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Loncotregua
El Porvenir
Shopería La Sirenita
Shopería Terminal

Stadiums & Teams in Río Bueno

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Bueno

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert AirportZOSMedium Airport
Pichoy AirportZALMedium Airport
Calcurrupe Airport-Small Airport
Calpulli Airport-Small Airport
Chollinco Airport-Small Airport
Corte Alto Airport-Small Airport
Cotreumo Airport-Small Airport
Cuyumaique Airport-Small Airport
El Avellano AirportFRTSmall Airport
El Cardal Airport-Small Airport
El Vergel Airport-Small Airport
Golfo Azul Airport-Small Airport
Hueicolla Airport-Small Airport
Juan Kemp Airport-Small Airport
La Capilla Airport-Small Airport
Las Araucarias Airport-Small Airport
Las Bandurrias Airport-Small Airport
Las Marías Airport-Small Airport
Las Quemas Airport-Small Airport
Licán Airport-Small Airport
Loncopan Airport-Small Airport
Los Maitenes de Villa Vieja Airport-Small Airport
Municipal de Panguipulli Airport-Small Airport
Ñochaco Airport-Small Airport
Pilauco Airport-Small Airport
Pozo Brujo Airport-Small Airport
Punta Galera Airport-Small Airport
Purrahuín Airport-Small Airport
Quilpe Airport-Small Airport
Refugio del Lago Airport-Small Airport
Rucañanco Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Río Bueno

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Bueno

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción
Parroquia San Pablo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Area
5.9 km² (2.3 mi²)
Founded
1778
Website
muniriobueno.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

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 Río Bueno

What is the population of Río Bueno?

Río Bueno has a population of 31,366 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 13,757 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Bueno?

Río Bueno has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches.

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