Commune · Chiloe Province
# Curaco de Vélez

Curaco de Vélez is a commune of Chile in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region. It had an estimated 4,104 people in 2022 on 79 km² (about 52 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4,104 people (2022)
- 78.6 km²
- 24 mapped services
- 127 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Curaco de Vélez?

Curaco de Vélez had an estimated 4,104 people in 2022 — 2.2% of Chiloe Province, 317th of 345 communes. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (above the Chiloe Province figure of 1,005). Spread over 79 km², that is about 52 people per km², 128th of 345 communes.

18.7% of people are children under 15 and 17.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 38 across Chiloe Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.
- 0–4 182
- 5–9 264
- 10–14 321
- 15–19 293
- 20–24 200
- 25–29 218
- 30–34 275
- 35–39 302
- 40–44 288
- 45–49 307
- 50–54 260
- 55–59 240
- 60–64 220
- 65–69 208
- 70–74 179
- 75–79 128
- 80+ 219

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

## Where is Curaco de Vélez?

Curaco de Vélez lies in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile. It borders 1 other commune: Quinchao. By area it is the 309th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.8% of Chiloe Province. The centre of Curaco de Vélez is about 1,030 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 42.4275° S, 73.5681° 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 Curaco de Vélez

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Curaco de Vélez: 3 viewpoints; 3 attractions; 2 museums.
- Museo Galvarino Riveros Cárdenas · museum
- Museo y Centro Cultural Curaco de Vélez · museum
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Playa de Diañ · viewpoint
- Sector Mirador Changüitad · viewpoint
- Curaco de Velez · attraction
- Muelle de los Chonos · attraction
- Parque Costumbrista La Molienda · attraction

### Nearby, outside Curaco de Vélez
- Alto La Paloma · viewpoint, Quinchao 6.7 km
- Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico de Achao · museum, Quinchao 8.1 km
- Museo de la Papa · museum, Dalcahue 8.2 km
- Museo Etnográfico de Dalcahue · museum, Dalcahue 8.3 km
- Dalcahue · viewpoint, Dalcahue 8.3 km
- Panoramica Dalcahue · viewpoint, Dalcahue 8.6 km
- Sitio RHRAP Humedal San Juan · nature reserve, Dalcahue 13 km
- Batalla de Mocopulli · memorial, Dalcahue 15 km
- Conchal Tenten · attraction, Castro 16 km
- Sitio RHRAP Humedales Orientales de Chiloé · nature reserve, Castro 16 km
- Mirador Peumayén · viewpoint, Quinchao 16 km
- Mirador Ten Ten · viewpoint, Castro 16 km

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: Curaco de Vélez
- Time zone UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- 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
- Mocopulli Airport (MHC) · Dalcahue 16 km
- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt 116 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.3 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 9.1 hours, sunrise around 09:21, sunset around 18:26).

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 Curaco de Vélez

Open gazetteers list 23 villages, towns and localities in Curaco de Vélez. Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 166 m above sea level (median 127 m).
- Chullec
- Curaco
- Curaco de Vélez
- Dian
- El Pasaje
- Huenao
- Huyar
- Huyar Alto
- Huyar Bajo
- Kilómetro 8
- La Planchada
- Los Molinos
- Los Palquis
- Palqui
- Palqui Centro
- Palqui Estero
- Población Vista Hermosa
- Quetro
- San Javier
- Tolquien
- Tolquien 2
- Tolquién
- Tolquén 1

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Curaco de Vélez

Named natural and historic features inside Curaco de Vélez, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Coast and islands

5 headlands.
- Punta Buñocoihue
- Punta Coyumbué
- Punta Degan
- Punta Palqui
- Punta Tanecuche

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerro Coyumbué · 162 m

### Getting around

2 lighthouses; 1 airfield.
- Achao Airport
- Faro Curaco de Vélez
- Faro Punta Palqui

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 Curaco de Vélez and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chiloe Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 1,399 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (170 mm) and the driest Feb (69 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 13 | 79 |
| Feb | 14 | 69 |
| Mar | 12 | 98 |
| Apr | 10 | 112 |
| May | 9 | 164 |
| Jun | 8 | 170 |
| Jul | 7 | 158 |
| Aug | 7 | 160 |
| Sep | 8 | 97 |
| Oct | 9 | 112 |
| Nov | 11 | 97 |
| Dec | 12 | 86 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Curaco de Vélez
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital de Achao · Quinchao | 7.7 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Quinchao | 8.0 km | Map |
| ATM | Caja Vecina · Dalcahue | 8.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Segk · Quinchao | 7.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Sandai · Curaco de Vélez | 1.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Centro Comercial Las Dalcas · Dalcahue | 8.7 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Rural Vista Hermosa · Curaco de Vélez | 2.8 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Arcis · Castro | 17 km | Map |
| Police station | Retén de Curaco de Vélez · Curaco de Vélez | 2.6 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 Curaco de Vélez

Places mapped inside Curaco de Vélez in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 1
- Schools 12
- Restaurants 10
- Police stations 1

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 Chiloe Province
- Ancud
- Castro
- Chonchi
- Dalcahue
- Puqueldón
- Queilén
- Quellón
- Quemchi
- Quinchao

## Quick answers
- Where is Curaco de Vélez? In Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Curaco de Vélez? 4,104 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Curaco de Vélez? About 40 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Curaco de Vélez? About 52 people per km²
- What borders Curaco de Vélez? Quinchao
- What is there to see in Curaco de Vélez? Curaco de Velez, Mirador, Muelle de los Chonos, Museo Galvarino Riveros Cárdenas
- What time zone is Curaco de Vélez in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Curaco de Vélez? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Curaco de Vélez? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Curaco de Vélez? 23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Curaco de Vélez? Settlements lie between 16 m and 166 m
- What is the highest point in Curaco de Vélez? Cerro Coyumbué (162 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Curaco de Vélez? November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Curaco de Vélez? Hospital de Achao, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Curaco de Vélez? State Bank, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Curaco de Vélez? Caja Vecina, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Curaco de Vélez? Segk, about 7.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Curaco de Vélez? CL10204 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 78.6 km²
- P-code: CL10204
- Province: Chiloe Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/chiloe/curaco-de-velez/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.