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Villarrica, Chile
Araucanía · Chile
Villarrica is a mid-size city in Araucanía, Chile with a population of 49,184. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Villarrica
Villarrica is a city and commune in southern Chile located on the western shore of Villarrica Lake in the Province of Cautín, Araucanía Region 746 km (464 mi) south of Santiago and close to the Villarrica Volcano ski center to the south east. Residents of Villarrica are known as Villarricences.
People
Climate
| Population | 49,184 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.2857°, -72.2279° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Araucanía |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.6 inches (2,429 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Villarrica
Villarrica is a mid-size city in Chile (Araucanía) with a population of 49,184. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Villarrica
Villarrica has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 679 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 597.6 sq mi (1,547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.2857°N, 72.2279°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 | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Villarrica (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 30 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 41 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 49 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 70 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 73 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 74 km |
| Llaima | Stratovolcano | 3,125 m (10,253 ft) | 2009 | 79 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 87 km |
| Lonquimay | Stratovolcano | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) | 1990 | 115 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 119 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 120 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 145 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in |
Villarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (2.7").
Colleges & Universities in Villarrica
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formación Técnica CANON Villarrica | College | - | , |
| Duoc UC Campus Villarrica | College | - | , |
| Pontificia Universidad Católica Sede Villarrica | University | - | , |
| Universidad de La Frontera Campus Pucón | University | - | , |
Schools in Villarrica
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oxford School | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educacional Juan XXIII | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Aleman de Villarrica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal Mariano Latorre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pedro de Valdivia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De Humanidades | - | - | - | - |
| Obispado de Villarrica | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Villarrica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Saint Mathew | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Industrial San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lenguaje Alfonso Recart | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Valentín Letelier | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Laura Vicuña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alexander Graham Bell | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Camilo Henríquez de Villarrica | - | - | - | - |
| Altas Cumbres | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Araucanía | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Humanidades Segunda Faja | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Luis Cruz Martinez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Claudio Arrau | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Pucara Alto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pedro Aguirre Cerda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Misional | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular San Joaquín de Calfutúe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manantial de Relún | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Liumalla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Huechulelfu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Conquil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Ruca Mahuida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Menetue | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Girasoles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Los Ciervos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial F-791 Beato Luis Orione | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Voipir de Nancul | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Particular Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Voipir de Ñancul F-761 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal E-748 José Abelardo Núñez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Villarrica
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Pitrufquen Chile | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Villarrica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Padre Pancho | ||||
| Centro Interactivo Vulcanológico CIVUR 39° | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Municipal de Villarrica | ||||
| Museo Interactivo Regional de Agroecología y Sustentabilidad | ||||
| Museo Leandro Penchulef |
Libraries in Villarrica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca CRA | 0.0 | |||||
| Carrasco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Villarrica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Expoferia | |||||
| Galeria San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Fritz | |||||
| Pueblito Artesanal |
Hotels in Villarrica
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Villarrica
49 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Villarrica
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Villarrica
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Villarrica
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Villarrica
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Villarrica
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Villarrica
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Villarrica
8 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villarrica
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Villarrica
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Villarrica
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Villarrica
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Villarrica
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Villarrica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Villarrica
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Ski Pucón | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Villarrica
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Araucanía International Airport | ZCO | Large Airport |
| Maquehue Airport | PZS | Medium Airport |
| Agromanzún Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ainhoa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chan Chan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curimanque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Vergel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Tovarías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Verónica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lago Colico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Llollenorte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Guayes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malloco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melipeuco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Molco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Panguipulli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pucón Airport | ZPC | Small Airport |
| Roberto Chavéz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Lucía Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villarrica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Villarrica
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos De Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villarrica
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Villarrica | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera de Villarrica | |
| Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia San Sebastian | |
| La Gruta | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia | |
| Parroquia de Ñancul | |
| Parroquia Sagrada Familia | |
| Parroquia San Francisco de Pucará | |
| Salón del Reino, Testigos de Jehová | |
| Templo Evangélico |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Villarrica
11 places within 15 km
- • La Puntilla Villarrica
- • Playa Blanca
- • Playa Linda
- • Playa Pucará
- • Cerro Huincacara
- • Cerros de Voipire
- • Lago Villarrica / Costanera
- • Mirador
- • Mirador Canela
- • Vista Panorámica
- • Vista Panorámica
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Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Villarrica
What is the population of Villarrica?
Villarrica has a population of 49,184 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 597.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villarrica?
Villarrica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.6 inches.