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Traiguén, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Traiguén is a small city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 17,164. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Traiguén
Traiguén is a Chilean city and commune in the Malleco Province, Araucanía Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,164 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.2496°, -72.6703° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Traiguén
Traiguén is a small city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 17,164. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Traiguén
Traiguén has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 495 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 399.3 sq mi (1,034.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.2496°N, 72.6703°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 66 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1920 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 78 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolhuaca (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 90 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 96 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 96 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 113 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 128 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 137 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 149 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 161 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 184 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Traiguén has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Traiguén
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Inglés Mi Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chanco Marihual Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Chile | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Las Lilas De Traiguen | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Mi Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educacion de Adultos Paulo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diego Portales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Profesor Juan de La Cruz Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Agrícola y Forestal Suizo La Providencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Republica de Israel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Emilia Romagna | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo c9 - Lucila Godoy | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Louis Pasteur | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educacional Luis Durand Durand, Liceo c8 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Traiguén
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bio Bio Temuco | news | AAC+ | |
| Radio Edelweiss | 90s, adult contemporary | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio la Sureña | — | MP3 | |
| Cadenza Radio | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| UFRO Radio | radio universitaria, university radio | AAC 149 kbps |
Museums in Traiguén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Alianza Francesa de Traiguén | ||||
| Museo y Archivo Histórico de Traiguén Ricardo Tapia Bucher |
Libraries in Traiguén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca de lumaco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública N° 118 Luis Durand | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Traiguén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mago | |||||
| Feria Artesanal | |||||
| Feria Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Multiferia Lumaco |
Hotels in Traiguén
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Traiguén
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Traiguén
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Traiguén
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Traiguén
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Traiguén
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Traiguén
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Traiguén
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Traiguén
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Traiguén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Traiguén
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Victoria Airport | ZIC | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agua Buena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Curacautín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Del Bío Bío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colmena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Misiones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Confines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| María Ester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mininco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Poco a Poco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Traiguén Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Traiguén
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chileexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Traiguén
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convento San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia Traiguén |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Traiguén
What is the population of Traiguén?
Traiguén has a population of 17,164 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 399.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Traiguén?
Traiguén has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.