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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 31,366 |
| Population Density | 13,757 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.3349°, -72.9556° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Ríos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.3349°N, 72.9556°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Río Bueno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Schilling | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca y Centro Comunitario | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca y Pinacoteca Municipal de Osorno | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Sofia Hott | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Bueno
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Agrícola | |||||
| Feria Libre Pedro Aguirre Cerda | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Rahue |
Restaurants in Río Bueno
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Río Bueno
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Río Bueno
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Río Bueno
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Río Bueno
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Río Bueno
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Río Bueno
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Río Bueno
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río Bueno
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Río Bueno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Loncotregua | ||||
| El Porvenir | ||||
| Shopería La Sirenita | ||||
| Shopería Terminal |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Bueno
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Río Bueno
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | ZOS | Medium Airport |
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium 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 Airport | FRT | Small 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Bueno
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Parroquia San Pablo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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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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