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Saavedra, Chile

Araucanía · Chile

Saavedra is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 11,384. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,384 Population 67/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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People

Population11,384
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population11,384
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-38.7870°, -73.3971°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceAraucanía
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saavedra

Saavedra is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 11,384. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Saavedra

Saavedra has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.8° / 30.2° 17.9
Feb 16.5°C / 62°F 6.9° / 34.3° 9.4
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 4.7° / 26.9° 23.9
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 3.8° / 24.2° 52.8
May 9.6°C / 49°F -0.2° / 19.3° 82.3
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F -1.2° / 15.9° 152.3
Jul 7.5°C / 45°F -1° / 15° 125.5
Aug 7.7°C / 46°F 0.2° / 17.4° 67.5
Sep 8.7°C / 48°F 0.5° / 19.7° 64.1
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 1.4° / 22.9° 33.2
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 4.7° / 24.8° 28.6
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 4.8° / 29.6° 12.1
Saavedra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Chile avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area169.4 sq mi (438.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7870°N, 73.3971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 2, 2011 42 km NNW of Carahue, Chile M7.2 48 km
Jul 14, 2010 30 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M6.6 80 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 121 km
Dec 20, 2000 134 km WSW of Carahue, Chile M6.5 112 km
May 3, 2010 30 km S of Cañete, Chile M6.3 80 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 137 km
Jun 15, 2004 15 km S of Carahue, Chile M6.1 22 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 145 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km WSW of Cañete, Chile M6.0 102 km
Feb 28, 2010 41 km SW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 80 km
Mar 7, 2010 22 km SSE of Cañete, Chile M5.9 89 km
Mar 3, 2001 121 km W of Carahue, Chile M5.9 100 km
Feb 27, 2010 15 km NW of Angol, Chile M5.9 131 km
Feb 27, 2010 50 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.9 71 km
Aug 5, 2010 6 km NE of Curanilahue, Chile M5.9 150 km
Sep 3, 2011 46 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 72 km
Feb 5, 2011 18 km E of Lebu, Chile M5.8 130 km
Feb 27, 2010 45 km SSW of Cañete, Chile M5.8 73 km
Jul 14, 2010 49 km W of Traiguén, Chile M5.8 64 km
Mar 13, 2010 13 km SW of Curanilahue, Chile M5.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.0 m (82 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake 25.0 m 2,226 72 km
1920 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m - 88 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m - 103 km
1575 SOUTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1,321 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Villarrica Stratovolcano 2,847 m (9,341 ft) 2020 145 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 145 km
Caburgua-Huelemolle Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,652 m (5,420 ft) -5050 151 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 161 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 164 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 164 km
Quetrupillan Stratovolcano 2,360 m (7,743 ft) 255 165 km
Mocho-Choshuenco Stratovolcano(es) 2,422 m (7,946 ft) 1937 173 km
Lanin Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 560 189 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 195 km
Huanquihue Group Stratovolcano(es) 2,189 m (7,182 ft) 1750 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 7.3 in
June 49°F (10°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in

Saavedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 49°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Saavedra

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela CHOMIO - - - -
Liceo Reino de Suecia - - - -
Escuela Municipal Tranapuente - - - -
Colegio Cumbres del Budi - - - -
Escuela Collico Ranco - - - -
Escuela Bartolo Llancaleo - - - -
Escuela Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Escuela San Sebastián - - - -
Escuela Particular Perquinan - - - -
Escuela Particular Guacolda - - - -
Escuela Basica Calof - - - -
Liceo Coeducacional Intercultural Pablo Neruda - - - -
Escuela Mapu- Lafken - - - -
Escuela Carlos PALMA LAFUENTE - - - -
Escuela Sol Naciente - - - -
Escuela Diego de Almagro - - - -
Escuela Manuel Rojas - - - -
Escuela Los Cisnes - - - -
Escuela Diego Portales - - - -
Escuela Rucatraro - - - -
Escuela Cheucan - - - -
Escuela Deume - - - -
Escuela Perquinan - - - -
Escuela Quifo - - - -
Escuela Ronguipulli - - - -
Escuela El Alma - - - -
Escuela Calof - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saavedra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saavedra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eco Museo Piuke Leufu
Museo a Cielo Abierto Ildefonso Quilempán
Museo Histórico de Carahue
Museo Parque de los Trenes

Libraries in Saavedra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Saavedra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria del Hortalicero

Hotels in Saavedra

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boca Budi
Hostería Maule

Restaurants in Saavedra

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boca Budi
Boca Budi
Cafetería Las Delicias de la Oma
Centro Gastronomico
Cocineria El Nativo
Cocinería Mary
Estrella de Mar
Hostería Don Memo
Memo
Restaurant El Cautin
Rucamar

Cafes in Saavedra

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Entre Vientos

Bus Stations in Saavedra

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #1669499999

Gas Stations in Saavedra

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Combustibles Suárez

Banks in Saavedra

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Breweries in Saavedra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Budi

Stadiums & Teams in Saavedra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saavedra

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Araucanía International AirportZCOLarge Airport
El Budi Airport-Small Airport
Isla Mocha Airport-Small Airport
Lequecahue Airport-Small Airport
Punta El Saco Airport-Small Airport
Traiguén Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saavedra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saavedra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista
Parroquia Puerto Saavedra

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago

🇨🇱 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 Saavedra

What is the population of Saavedra?

Saavedra has a population of 11,384 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 169.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saavedra?

Saavedra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

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