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Vallenar, Chile
Atacama · Chile
Vallenar is a mid-size city in Atacama, Chile with a population of 44,895. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vallenar
Vallenar is a city and commune in Atacama Region, Chile. It is the capital of the Huasco Province and is located in the valley of the Huasco River. Vallenar has 52,000 inhabitants. Its main activities are farming and mining. It was founded as San Ambrosio de Ballenary by Ambrose O'Higgins in 1789, after his birthplace in Ballynary in County Sligo, Ireland. With its founding Vallenar displaced Santa Rosa, now Freirina, as the main settlement of the Huasco Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,895 |
| Population Density | 9,219 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.5762°, -70.7594° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Atacama |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.0 inches (26 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vallenar
Vallenar is a mid-size city in Chile (Atacama) with a population of 44,895. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Vallenar
Vallenar has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 26 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5762°N, 70.7594°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 10 | 142 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 94 km |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Vallenar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Vallenar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de Atacama | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Vallenar
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ignacio Carrera Pinto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ambrosio O'Higgins | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arturo Perez Canto | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo San Francisco de Vallenar | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pedro Troncoso Machuca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo San Francisco de Vallenar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Carocca Laflor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Capitán Rafael Torreblanca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Estados Unidos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gualberto Kong Fernández F-92 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Bethel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Cruz Martínez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela España E75 | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politecnico Vallenar | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bicentenario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diferencial Luis Iriarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Ignacio Franco Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Justino Leiva Amor | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.I.A | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bicentenario de Vallenar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Compañía | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pedro Troncoso Machuca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Bethel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica España | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Javiera Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Camarones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Sara Bembow Villegas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Hacienda Las Ventanas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Andrés Bello | — | — | — | — |
| El Olivillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Centro Trastornos de la Comunicacion Padre Alberto Hurtado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje Rincón Del Saber vallenar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Mundo Magico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial #66 Luis Alberto Iriarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sor Teresa De Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gregorio Castillo Marín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Edmundo Quezada Araya | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hermanos Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Jose Santos Ossa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vallenar
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Marcela | adulto joven, música | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rebuena 95.7FM | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Vallenar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Huasco "Alfonso Sanguinetti Mulet" |
Farmers Markets in Vallenar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Vallenar
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vallenar
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vallenar
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vallenar
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vallenar
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vallenar
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vallenar
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vallenar
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vallenar
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vallenar
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vallenar
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vallenar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vallenar
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vallenar Airport | VLR | Medium Airport |
| Domeyko Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Freirina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gran Cañon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelícano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Gaviota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tres Quebradas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vallenar
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go | |
| Starken |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vallenar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Ambrosio |
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What is the population of Vallenar?
Vallenar has a population of 44,895 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 9,219 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vallenar?
Vallenar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.0 inches.