Commune · Chiloe Province
# Quellón

Quellón is a commune of Chile in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region. It had an estimated 29,745 people in 2022 on 3,350 km² (about 8.9 per km²). 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 130 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 29,745 people (2022)
- 3,350 km²
- 130 mapped services
- 23 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Quellón?

Quellón had an estimated 29,745 people in 2022 — 16.3% of Chiloe Province, 134th of 345 communes. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiloe Province figure of 1,005). Spread over 3,350 km², that is about 8.9 people per km², 268th of 345 communes.

21.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 38 across Chiloe Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,943
- 5–9 2,154
- 10–14 2,263
- 15–19 1,880
- 20–24 1,828
- 25–29 2,462
- 30–34 2,833
- 35–39 2,429
- 40–44 2,100
- 45–49 2,251
- 50–54 1,996
- 55–59 1,774
- 60–64 1,265
- 65–69 918
- 70–74 658
- 75–79 464
- 80+ 527

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

## Where is Quellón?

Quellón lies in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile. It borders 1 other commune: Chonchi. By area it is the 53rd largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 36.1% of Chiloe Province. The centre of Quellón is about 1,114 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 43.1257° S, 74.0229° 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 Quellón

OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Quellón: 4 viewpoints; 4 nature reserves; 2 monuments; 1 memorial; 1 museum.
- Museo Municipal Amador Cárdenas de Quellón · museum
- Humedal Urbano Estero Quellón · nature reserve
- Parque Lincomán · nature reserve
- Parque Tantauco · nature reserve
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Turberas de Punta Lapa · nature reserve
- Mirador Aitué · viewpoint
- Mirador Lago Chaiguaco · viewpoint
- Paseo Histórico Quellón · viewpoint
- Playa Punta de Lapas · viewpoint
- Hito Cero · monument
- Monumento a Loncos Mapuches · memorial
- Panamericana Km Cero · monument

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: Quellón
- 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 91 km
- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt 202 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.3 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 9.0 hours, sunrise around 09:25, 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 Quellón

Open gazetteers list 77 villages, towns and localities in Quellón. The largest with a recorded population: Quellón (21,823). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 144 m above sea level (median 23 m).
- Agua Fresca
- Agua Fría
- Auchac
- Barra Chaiguao
- Barrio Aitué
- Barrio Costero
- Blanchard
- Blanchard Tuwueo
- Caleta Inío
- Camino Aeródromo
- Candelaria
- Capilla Cailín
- Carahue
- Chadmo
- Chadmo Central
- Chaiguao
- Chaildad
- Chanco
- Chaullín
- Chilcol
- Cocauque
- Coinco Alto
- Coinco Bajo
- Colonia Yungay
- Compu
- Curahue
- Curanué
- El Arenal
- Estero Cheter
- Huelpún
- Huildad
- Incopulli
- La Herradura
- La Mora
- La Puntilla
- Laguna Santa Marta
- Longitudinal Sur
- Michailelo
- Mirador de Quellón
- Molulco
- Oqueldán
- Oqueldán Alto
- Oqueldán Costero
- Oratorio
- Pacífico Alto
- Pasaje Alberto Vanz
- Pasaje Paillaco
- Pasaje San Manuel
- Pasaje Vargas
- Pelú
- Piedra Blanca
- Puerto Carmen
- Punta Mocha
- Punta Paula
- Punta White
- Punta de Lapas
- Quellón
- Quellón Viejo
- Quemay
- Quenay
- Quilén
- San Antonio
- San Antonio de Chadmo
- San Juan de Chadmo
- San Pedro
- Santa Rosa
- Sector Capilla
- Sector Posta
- Trincao
- Trincao Alto
- Tuquetui
- Tutil
- Villa Las Antenas
- Yaldad
- Yatehue Alto
- Yatehue Bajo
- Yelcho

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Quellón

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

### Water

21 rivers and streams; 11 lakes.
- Arroyo Compu
- Lago Ralibueno
- Lago Reñihue
- Lago Salmon
- Lago San Antonio
- Lago Tres Marías
- Lago Yaldad
- Laguna Chaiguata
- Laguna Cheigua
- Laguna Emerenciana
- Laguna Todos los Santos
- Laguna de Chaiguaco
- Río Alealebu
- Río Asasao
- Río Ayentema
- Río Catiao
- Río Chaiguata
- Río Correntoso
- Río Grande
- Río Huenocoihue
- Río Inio
- Río Jopla
- Río Medina
- Río Mirador

…and 8 more.

### Coast and islands

45 headlands; 22 islands; 1 beach.
- Cabo Doce de Febrero
- Cabo Quilán
- Isla Alfa
- Isla Cailín
- Isla Chaullín
- Isla Coldita
- Isla Dolores
- Isla Guafo
- Isla Laitec
- Isla Leguas
- Isla Linagua
- Isla Mauchil
- Isla Mayor
- Isla Observatorio
- Isla Quilán
- Isla Redonda
- Isla Refugio
- Isla Salart
- Isla San Pedro
- Isla Surgidero
- Isla Yencouma
- Isla del Vigía
- Islote Beta
- Islote Omega

…and 44 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Cerro Quilán · 279 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.
- Chiloe Extreme Tour Operator

### Getting around

5 lighthouses; 2 airports.
- Aeródromo Chaullín
- Faro Estero Huildad
- Faro Isla Cailín
- Faro Isla Guafo
- Faro Isla Laitec
- Faro Rampa Quellón
- Quellón 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 Quellón 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 Quellón
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| School | Escuela Rural Blanchard · Quellón | 23 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 Quellón

Places mapped inside Quellón in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 4
- Petrol pumps 6
- Hotels 19
- Schools 56
- Pharmacies 7
- Restaurants 30
- Police stations 2
- Dental clinics 2

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
- Curaco de Vélez
- Dalcahue
- Puqueldón
- Queilén
- Quemchi
- Quinchao

## Quick answers
- Where is Quellón? In Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Quellón? 29,745 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Quellón? About 34 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Quellón? About 8.9 people per km²
- What borders Quellón? Chonchi
- What is there to see in Quellón? Hito Cero, Humedal Urbano Estero Quellón, Mirador Aitué, Mirador Lago Chaiguaco
- What time zone is Quellón in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Quellón? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Quellón? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Quellón? 77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Quellón? Settlements lie between 7 m and 144 m
- What is the highest point in Quellón? Cerro Quilán (279 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Quellón? November to April
- How many hospitals are in Quellón? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Quellón? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Quellón? 6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Quellón? CL10208 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 3,349.5 km²
- P-code: CL10208
- Province: Chiloe Province

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