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Valdivia, Chile
Los Ríos Region · Chile
Valdivia is a large city in Los Ríos Region, Chile with a population of 133,419. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Valdivia
Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder, Pedro de Valdivia, and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately 15 km (9 mi) east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla. Since October 2007, Valdivia has been the capital of Los Ríos Region and is also the capital of Valdivia Province. The national census of 2025 recorded the commune of Valdivia as having 110,980 inhabitants (Valdivianos), of whom 150,048 were living in the city. The main economic activities of Valdivia include tourism, wood pulp manufacturing, forestry, metallurgy, and beer production. The city is also the home of the Austral University of Chile, founded in 1954, the Centro de Estudios Científicos and one of Chile's three environmental courts.
People
Climate
| Population | 133,419 |
| Population Density | 7,538 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.8142°, -73.2459° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Ríos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.1 inches (2,188 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Valdivia
Valdivia is a large city in Chile (Los Ríos Region) with a population of 133,419. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Valdivia
Valdivia has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.4°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1695 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.8142°N, 73.2459°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1575 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1,321 | 4 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mocho-Choshuenco (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 105 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 116 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 129 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 135 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 142 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 142 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 143 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 150 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 153 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 157 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 176 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 180 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in |
Valdivia has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 45°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Valdivia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formación Técnica Los Lagos Valdivia | University | - | , |
| Centro de Formación Técnica Santo Tomás Valdivia | College | - | , |
| Centro de Odontología de la Universidad Austral | University | - | , |
| Conservatorio UACH | University | - | , |
| Escuela de Formación de Carabineros Grupo Valdivia | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades (UACH) | University | - | , |
| INACAP Universidad Tecnológica de Chile - Valdivia | College | - | , |
| Universidad Austral de Chile | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Austral de Chile | University | - | , |
| Universidad Austral de Chile Campus Miraflores | University | - | , |
| Universidad San Sebastián | University | - | , |
| Universidad San Sebastián | University | - | , |
| Universidad San Sebastián | University | - | , |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | - | , |
Schools in Valdivia
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela México | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Austral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Quelluén | - | - | - | - |
| CEIA Comunidad Collico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural N°25 Punucapa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alemania | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Aliwen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Chile | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Santa María La Blanca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela España | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Los Torreones | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rector Armando Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Deutsche Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Principe de Asturias | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Cristiano Gracia y Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior de Adm. y Turismo INSAT | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Comercial | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Alemán Karl Anwandter | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Salesiano | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educacion de Adultos Sandrock | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacion Adultos Andres Bello | - | - | - | - |
| Magus After School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Leonardo da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Valdivia
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biobio Valdivia | música y noticias | AAC+ | |
| Tornagaleones | folcklore, news | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Genoveva Valdivia | anglo, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Musicoop | chile, classical music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Atractiva 101.3 | musica latina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Austral CD97 | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio FM Centro 91.7 | 2000s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Tornagaleones | - | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Valdivia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Castellano | ||||
| Centro Cultural Espacio en Construcción | ||||
| Centro de Humedales Río Cruces | ||||
| Mira Valdivia | ||||
| Museo Campesino | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de la Catedral | ||||
| Museo de la Cerveza | ||||
| Museo de la Exploración Rudolph Amandus Philippi | ||||
| Museo de las Telecomunicaciones | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Castillo San Pedro de Alcantara | ||||
| Museo Escolar Hugo Gunckel | ||||
| Museo Mauricio van de Maele (Casa Anwandter) | ||||
| Museo Naval Submarino O’Brien | ||||
| Museo Terremoto 1960 |
Libraries in Valdivia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Campus Miraflores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fray Camilo Henríquez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valdivia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aka Mercado | |||||
| Almacén | |||||
| Feria Artesanal | |||||
| Feria Costumbrista San Ignacio | |||||
| Feria Menzel | |||||
| Feria Norte Grande | |||||
| Feria Persa Valdivia | |||||
| La Estrella | |||||
| Manufacturas Gloria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Valdivia | |||||
| Minimarket Budis | |||||
| Minimarket Costanera | |||||
| Tienda MultiRural |
Hotels in Valdivia
27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Valdivia
67 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valdivia
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Valdivia
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Valdivia
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Valdivia
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Valdivia
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Valdivia
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Valdivia
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Valdivia
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Valdivia
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valdivia
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valdivia
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Valdivia
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Valdivia
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Valdivia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbudo Growler | ||||
| Bundor | ||||
| Carva | ||||
| Cervecería Cuello Negro | ||||
| Cerveceria Valtor | ||||
| Cuello Negro | ||||
| Entre Ríos |
Stadiums & Teams in Valdivia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valdivia
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pichoy Airport | ZAL | Medium Airport |
| Calpulli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cotreumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cardal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hueicolla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loncopan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes de Villa Vieja 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 |
| Rucañanco Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Valdivia
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valdivia
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alianza Cristiana y Misionera | |
| Arzobispado Castrence San Padre Hurtado | |
| Asamblea de Dios ICHTHUS | |
| Capilla San José | |
| Capilla Selesiano | |
| Evangélica Luterana | |
| Holzkirche | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo día | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia | |
| Parroquía Santa Inés | |
| Templo La Trinidad |
Quick Facts
Around Valdivia
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Valdivia
49 places within 15 km
- • Ruka Mapuche Williche
- • Collico Roberto Kunstmann L.
- • Playa Calfuco
- • Playa Curiñanco
- • Playa de Los Enamorados
- • Playa del Fuerte
- + 5 more
- • Castillo de la Pura y Limpia Concepción de Monfort de Lemus
- • Castillo de San Pedro de Alcántara
- • Faro Morro Niebla
- • Almacén
- • Área de la Ex Fábrica Rudloff
- • Cañon Subsistente
- • Casa del Capellan y Capilla
- • Casa del Castellano
- + 5 more
- • CortoCircuito
- • Caleta Los Molinos
- • cascada estero el laja
- • Embarcadero Las Coloradas
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- + 18 more
- • Parque de Insectos "Ishiku Lemu"
🇨🇱 About Chile
Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Valdivia?
Valdivia has a population of 133,419 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 7,538 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valdivia?
Valdivia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.1 inches.