# Puqueldón Commune, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region

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Commune · Chiloe Province 

# Puqueldón

Puqueldón is a commune of Chile in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region. It had an estimated **4,195 people** in 2022 on 95 km² (about 44 per km²). 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,195people (2022)
- 95.3km²
- 22mapped services
- 32 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Puqueldón?

Puqueldón had an estimated **4,195 people** in 2022 — 2.3% of Chiloe Province, 314th of 345 communes. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiloe Province figure of 1,005). Spread over 95 km², that is about **44 people per km²**, 143rd of 345 communes.

16.2% of people are children under 15 and 19.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 38 across Chiloe Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****196**

5–9 ****228**

10–14 ****256**

15–19 ****228**

20–24 ****203**

25–29 ****246**

30–34 ****312**

35–39 ****308**

40–44 ****297**

45–49 ****303**

50–54 ****282**

55–59 ****282**

60–64 ****250**

65–69 ****255**

70–74 ****189**

75–79 ****146**

80+ ****214**

Source: [UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-chl).

## Where is Puqueldón?

Puqueldón lies in [Chiloe Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/chiloe/), [Los Lagos Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). By area it is the 301st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 1.0% of [Chiloe Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/chiloe/). The centre of Puqueldón is about 1,054 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 42.6389° S, 73.6499° W.

Source: [La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-chl).

## Things to see in and around Puqueldón

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Puqueldón: 4 attractions; 2 nature reserves.

- Parque Yayanes · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Pindal · nature reserve
- Animita Manuel Mansilla · attraction
- Columpio de Luzbel · attraction
- Muelle de los Brujos · attraction
- Playa Guiñae · attraction

### Nearby, outside Puqueldón

- Museo del Acordeón · museum, Chonchi10 km
- Chonchi · viewpoint, Chonchi10 km
- Museo de las Tradiciones Chonchinas · museum, Chonchi10 km
- Ciriaco Álvarez · memorial, Chonchi10 km
- Playa Isletilla · beach, Chonchi11 km
- Fort Tauco · monument, Chonchi13 km
- Escuela Rural Yutuy · museum, Castro16 km
- Reserva Silvestre Turbera de Pulpito · nature reserve, Chonchi17 km
- Mirador Linlinao · viewpoint, Chonchi18 km
- Costanera y Mirador Nercón · viewpoint, Castro19 km
- Playa Sabanilla · beach, Castro19 km
- Museo Chilote Velásquez · museum, Queilén19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Puqueldón

- Time zoneUTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- CurrencyPeso (CLP)
- Country calling code+56
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType C, L · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports

- Mocopulli Airport (MHC) · Dalcahue34 km
- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt141 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 09:22, sunset around 18:26).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Puqueldón

Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Puqueldón. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 80 m above sea level (median 32 m).

- Acheuque
- Aldachildo
- Apahuén
- Cahueldao
- Chaichaén
- Chalihue
- Chulchui
- Chulchuy
- Cuchao
- César
- Detif
- Guiñai
- Hueñoco
- Ichuac
- Levacura
- Lincay
- Liucura
- Luco
- Marico
- Maricó
- Naulitad
- Pindal
- Puchilco
- Puchilco - Marico
- Puerto Haro
- Puqueldón
- San Agustín
- Yelqui

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Puqueldón

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

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 1 island.

- Isla Lemuy
- Punta Detif
- Punta Yaotal
- Punta Yelqui

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Cuchao · 156 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Puqueldón 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Puqueldón

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Cesfam Puqueldon · Puqueldón 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.59893&mlon=-73.67642#map=17/-42.59893/-73.67642) 

Bank Bancoestado · Chonchi 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.62069&mlon=-73.77122#map=17/-42.62069/-73.77122) 

ATM Banco de Chile · Castro 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.48279&mlon=-73.76193#map=17/-42.48279/-73.76193) 

Petrol pump Copec · Chonchi 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.62189&mlon=-73.77991#map=17/-42.62189/-73.77991) 

Hotel Lodge la guarida del trauco · Puqueldón 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.61620&mlon=-73.66692#map=17/-42.61620/-73.66692) 

Mall Espaciocentroshowroom · Castro 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.48355&mlon=-73.76205#map=17/-42.48355/-73.76205) 

School Escuela Rural San Juan De Lincay · Puqueldón 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.63999&mlon=-73.66893#map=17/-42.63999/-73.66893) 

College CEDUC UCN Sede Chiloé · Castro 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.50411&mlon=-73.78663#map=17/-42.50411/-73.78663) 

Police station Reten Puqueldon · Puqueldón 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-42.60018&mlon=-73.67583#map=17/-42.60018/-73.67583) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Puqueldón

Places mapped inside Puqueldón in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Hotels3
- Schools10
- Restaurants7
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Other communes in Chiloe Province

- Ancud
- Castro
- Chonchi
- Curaco de Vélez
- Dalcahue
- Queilén
- Quellón
- Quemchi
- Quinchao

## Quick answers

- Where is Puqueldón?In Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Puqueldón?4,195 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Puqueldón?About 42 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Puqueldón?About 44 people per km²
- What is there to see in Puqueldón?Animita Manuel Mansilla, Columpio de Luzbel, Muelle de los Brujos, Parque Yayanes
- What time zone is Puqueldón in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Puqueldón?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Puqueldón?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Puqueldón?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Puqueldón?Settlements lie between 8 m and 80 m
- What is the highest point in Puqueldón?Cerro Cuchao (156 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Puqueldón?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Puqueldón?Cesfam Puqueldon, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Puqueldón?Bancoestado, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Puqueldón?Banco de Chile, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Puqueldón?Copec, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Puqueldón?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Puqueldón?CL10206 (OCHA common operational dataset)