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Vicuña, Chile
Coquimbo Region · Chile
Vicuña is a small city in Coquimbo Region, Chile with a population of 27,771. Elevation: 2,021 ft (616 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vicuña
The vicuña or vicuna is one of the two wild South American camelids, which live in the high alpine areas of the Andes; the other camelid is the guanaco, which lives at lower elevations. Vicuñas are relatives of the llama, and are now believed to be the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas, which are raised for their coats. Vicuñas produce small amounts of extremely fine wool, which is very expensive because the animal can be shorn only every three years and has to be caught from the wild. When knitted together, the product of the vicuña's wool is very soft and warm. The Inca valued vicuñas highly for their wool, and it was against the law for anyone but royalty to wear vicuña garments; today, the vicuña is the national animal of Peru and appears on the Peruvian coat of arms.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,771 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.0354°, -70.7127° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Coquimbo Region |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.0 inches (75 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vicuña
Vicuña is a small city in Chile (Coquimbo Region) with a population of 27,771. The city sits at an elevation of 2,021 feet (616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Vicuña
Vicuña has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.4°C), the coldest is Jun (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 38 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 3,548.5 sq mi (9,190.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.0354°N, 70.7127°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1849 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 64 km |
| 1869 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 66 km |
| 1955 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1943 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 147 km |
| 2015 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 138 km |
| 2019 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 132 km |
| 1995 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in |
Vicuña has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Vicuña
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela especial de lenguaje San Guillermo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Abelardo Nuñez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Lucía Godoy Alcayaga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tambo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Domingo Santa María | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Antonio Varas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonardo da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Carlos Roberto Mondaca Cortés | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Amelia Barahona De Mujica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Joaquín Vicuña | - | - | - | - |
| Paihuen | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional de Jóvenes y Adultos CEIA Paihuen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Lenguaje Gabriela mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de la Polvora | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de ADULTOS VALLE de ELQUI | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Arenal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Amelia Barahona Mujica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Neftali Reyes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Edmundo Vidal Cardenas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vicuña
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Vicuña
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo del Pisco Capel | ||||
| Museo del Recuerdo Upasol | ||||
| Museo Entomológico y de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo Estación Gualliguaica | ||||
| Museo Gabriela Mistral | ||||
| Museo Histórico del Elqui | ||||
| Museum School Gabriela Mistral |
Hotels in Vicuña
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vicuña
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vicuña
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vicuña
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vicuña
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vicuña
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vicuña
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vicuña
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vicuña
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers | ||||
| Cervecería Guayacán |
Airports Near Vicuña
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport | LSC | Medium Airport |
| El Indio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Tuqui Airport | OVL | Small Airport |
| Huancara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Tacas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Tricahues Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Adriana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Tabalí Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tabalí Bajo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambillos Airport | COW | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vicuña
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vicuña
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Inmaculada Concepción Andacollito | |
| Capilla La Cruz de Mayo Hierro Viejo | |
| Iglesia de Vicuña | |
| Iglesia El Tambo | |
| Santuario de la Difunta Correa |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vicuña
What is the population of Vicuña?
Vicuña has a population of 27,771 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,548.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vicuña?
Vicuña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.