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Salamanca, Chile
Coquimbo Region · Chile
Salamanca is a small city in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 13,265. Elevation: 1,667 ft (508 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Salamanca
Salamanca is a municipality and city in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and the capital of the Province of Salamanca. Attached to the comarca of Campo Charro, the city lies on the northern half of the Meseta Central, in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, straddling the Tormes river. Its population in 2024 was 144,458, making Salamanca the 46th-largest municipality in Spain. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest in Western Europe, and the Old City of Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which every year attracts a significant number of students and cultural tourists.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,265 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.7792°, -70.9639° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Coquimbo Region |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.2 inches (208 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salamanca
Salamanca is a small city in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 13,265. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet (508 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Salamanca
Salamanca has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 117 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 1,761.7 sq mi (4,562.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.7792°N, 70.9639°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.6 m (45 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 13.6 m | 15 | 71 km |
| 1730 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 5 | 95 km |
| 1971 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 83 | 83 km |
| 1973 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in |
Salamanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Salamanca
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal Villa Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cambridge School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Holanda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Julio Echeverría | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diaguitas de Chalinga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Panguecillo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cumbres del Choapa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Sebastián | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tahuinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Tambo | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Brisas del Valle | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Vallecito Encantado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manquehua | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Municipal Salamanca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Matilde Salamanca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Renacer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valle Camisas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Municipal Colliguay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Huanque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Palquial | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guillermo Barrios Vargas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Punta Nueva | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Salamanca
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Salamanca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Illapel | ||||
| Museo Salamanca |
Libraries in Salamanca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salamanca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Abastos Illapel |
Hotels in Salamanca
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salamanca
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salamanca
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Salamanca
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Salamanca
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salamanca
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salamanca
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salamanca
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Salamanca
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aucó Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Diego Portales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Algarrobo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Peral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Sobrante Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Pelícana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Viña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pelambres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Pintacura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedro Villarroel C. Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pichidangui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Chungo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salamanca
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go | |
| Starken |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salamanca
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglicana de Salamanca | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Salamanca
What is the population of Salamanca?
Salamanca has a population of 13,265 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,761.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salamanca?
Salamanca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.