Commune · Coyhaique Province
# Lago Verde

Lago Verde is a commune of Chile in Coyhaique Province, Aysén del Gral. Ibañez del Campo Region. It had an estimated 917 people in 2022 on 5,435 km² (about 0.2 per km²). 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 917 people (2022)
- 5,435 km²
- 17 mapped services
- 759 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Lago Verde?

Lago Verde had an estimated 917 people in 2022 — 1.5% of Coyhaique Province, 336th of 345 communes. There are 875 women for every 1,000 men (below the Coyhaique Province figure of 1,006). Spread over 5,435 km², that is about 0.2 people per km², 335th of 345 communes.

15.6% of people are children under 15 and 17.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 44 years (it is 36 across Coyhaique Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 31
- 5–9 51
- 10–14 61
- 15–19 30
- 20–24 35
- 25–29 65
- 30–34 72
- 35–39 63
- 40–44 64
- 45–49 68
- 50–54 86
- 55–59 65
- 60–64 65
- 65–69 64
- 70–74 36
- 75–79 26
- 80+ 35

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Lago Verde?

Lago Verde lies in Coyhaique Province, Aysén del Gral. Ibañez del Campo Region, Chile. It borders 3 other communes: Cisnes, Coyhaique and Palena. By area it is the 35th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 42.8% of Coyhaique Province. The centre of Lago Verde is about 1,224 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 130 km from Coyhaique, the main town of Coyhaique Province. The centre point is at 44.4029° S, 72.0991° W.

Source: La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Lago Verde

OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Lago Verde: 10 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves.
- Kaiken School Park · nature reserve
- Reserva Nacional Lago Carlota · nature reserve
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Mirador El Lobo · viewpoint
- Mirador El Taiguenal · viewpoint
- Mirador La Isla · viewpoint
- Mirador Lago Las Torres · viewpoint
- Mirador Rio Cisnes · viewpoint
- Mirador Río Cisnes · viewpoint
- Mirador Río Figueroa · viewpoint
- Valle Perdido · viewpoint
- Vista Lago Verde · viewpoint

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Lago Verde
- Time zone UTC−3, no daylight saving · America/Coyhaique
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Country calling code +56
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type C, L · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports
- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) · Balmaceda 171 km
- Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS) · Esquel 183 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.5 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Jun (about 8.9 hours, sunrise around 09:22, sunset around 18:14).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Lago Verde

Open gazetteers list 14 villages, towns and localities in Lago Verde. The largest with a recorded population: Lago Verde (869). Settlements here lie between about 193 m and 1,036 m above sea level (median 759 m).
- Cacique Blanco
- Desagüe Lago Verde
- El Carmen
- El Frío
- El Mercado
- Estero Colorado
- Lago Verde
- Las Chacras
- Puerto Los Morros
- Puerto Los Patos
- Río Cisnes
- Sección Tapera
- Villa Amengual
- Villa La Tapera

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Lago Verde

Named natural and historic features inside Lago Verde, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

41 rivers and streams; 7 lakes.
- Arroyo Las Quemas
- Arroyo Loma Huacha
- Arroyo Los Canelos
- Arroyo Pan de Azúcar
- Arroyo del Poncho
- Arroyo los Matreros
- Estero Buitre
- Estero Esperanza
- Estero La Turbina
- Estero Las Golondrinas
- Estero Los Patos
- Estero Mallines
- Estero Negro
- Estero Perdidos
- Estero Sandoval
- Estero Solís
- Estero Winchester
- Estero de las Casas
- Lago Carlota
- Lago Las Torres
- Lago Solís
- Laguna Escondida
- Laguna Negra
- Laguna Valle Perdido

…and 24 more.

### Hills and mountains

33 mountains; 4 mountain passes; 3 hills.
- Cerro Overo · 1,910 m
- Cerro Nevado · 1,906 m
- Cerro Cacique Blanco · 1,873 m
- Cerro Jorobado · 1,822 m
- Cerro Áspero · 1,812 m
- Cerro Mancha Larga · 1,763 m
- Cerro Magdalena · 1,746 m
- Cerro Tres Hermanos · 1,738 m
- Cerro Aguja · 1,733 m
- Cerro Gallo · 1,733 m
- Cerro Isla · 1,721 m
- Cerro Medio · 1,694 m
- Cerro Diente · 1,684 m
- Cerro Cáceres · 1,676 m
- Cerro Ventisquero · 1,645 m
- Portezuelo Negro · 1,643 m
- Diablito Negro · 1,629 m
- Portillo Cumbre Negra · 1,625 m
- Cordillera Queulat · 1,597 m
- Cerro Siete Picos · 1,543 m
- Portezuelo de los Contrabandistas · 1,498 m
- Cumbre Media Luna · 1,446 m
- Pico Alto · 1,437 m
- Cumbre Lisa · 1,434 m

…and 16 more.

### Getting around

2 airports; 1 airfield.
- Cacique Blanco Airport
- Estancia Río Cisnes Airport
- Villa Tapera Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Lago Verde and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Coyhaique Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 8 °C) and the coolest is Jul (-3 °C), after allowing for this place being about 218 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,068 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (133 mm) and the driest Feb (60 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 7 | 69 |
| Feb | 8 | 60 |
| Mar | 5 | 82 |
| Apr | 3 | 90 |
| May | 0 | 119 |
| Jun | -2 | 133 |
| Jul | -3 | 96 |
| Aug | -2 | 103 |
| Sep | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 90 |
| Nov | 4 | 90 |
| Dec | 6 | 74 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lago Verde
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Petrol pump | Comercial Damaro · Lago Verde | 31 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hostal El Michay · Lago Verde | 28 km | Map |
| School | Escuela con Internado José Miguel Carrera · Lago Verde | 27 km | Map |
| Police station | Reten Lago Verde · Lago Verde | 27 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lago Verde

Places mapped inside Lago Verde in open map data, by type.
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 7
- Schools 4
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 3

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Coyhaique Province
- Coyhaique

## Quick answers
- Where is Lago Verde? In Coyhaique Province, Aysén del Gral. Ibañez del Campo Region, Chile
- What is the population of Lago Verde? 917 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lago Verde? About 44 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lago Verde? About 0.2 people per km²
- What borders Lago Verde? Cisnes, Coyhaique and Palena
- What is there to see in Lago Verde? Kaiken School Park, Mirador, Mirador El Lobo, Mirador El Taiguenal
- What time zone is Lago Verde in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Lago Verde? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Lago Verde? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lago Verde? 14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lago Verde? Settlements lie between 193 m and 1,036 m
- What is the highest point in Lago Verde? Cerro Overo (1,910 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lago Verde? Comercial Damaro, about 31 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Lago Verde? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lago Verde? CL11102 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 5,434.9 km²
- P-code: CL11102
- Province: Coyhaique Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/aysen-del-gral-ibanez-del-campo/coyhaique/lago-verde/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.