Commune · Chiloe Province
# Quemchi

Quemchi is a commune of Chile in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region. It had an estimated 8,770 people in 2022 on 435 km² (about 20 per km²). 81 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 8,770 people (2022)
- 435 km²
- 59 mapped services
- 53 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Quemchi?

Quemchi had an estimated 8,770 people in 2022 — 4.8% of Chiloe Province, 267th of 345 communes. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiloe Province figure of 1,005). Spread over 435 km², that is about 20 people per km², 207th of 345 communes.

17.3% of people are children under 15 and 18.1% 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.
- 0–4 388
- 5–9 495
- 10–14 635
- 15–19 483
- 20–24 426
- 25–29 513
- 30–34 576
- 35–39 607
- 40–44 651
- 45–49 665
- 50–54 615
- 55–59 613
- 60–64 516
- 65–69 474
- 70–74 378
- 75–79 295
- 80+ 440

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

## Where is Quemchi?

Quemchi lies in Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile. It borders 2 other communes: Ancud and Dalcahue. By area it is the 219th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 4.7% of Chiloe Province. The centre of Quemchi is about 997 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. The centre point is at 42.1354° S, 73.5174° 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 Quemchi

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Quemchi: 4 viewpoints; 2 museums; 1 waterfall; 1 beach; 1 attraction; 1 nature reserve.
- Casa Museo Francisco Coloane · museum
- Museo Casa Tola · museum
- Chaiguén · waterfall
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Turberas de Aucar · nature reserve
- Playa Aucho · beach
- Humedal Bahía Colo · viewpoint
- Mirador Francisco Coloane · viewpoint
- Mirador Quemchi · viewpoint
- Muelle de las Islas · viewpoint
- Isla Aucar · attraction

### Nearby, outside Quemchi
- Comunidad Ecológica Bosques de Chiloé · nature reserve, Ancud 8.7 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Rivera Río Negro · nature reserve, Ancud 19 km
- Cascadas de Tocoihue · waterfall, Dalcahue 20 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: Quemchi
- 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 28 km
- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt 85 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.2 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Jun (about 9.1 hours, sunrise around 09:20, sunset around 18:27).

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 Quemchi

Open gazetteers list 81 villages, towns and localities in Quemchi. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 152 m above sea level (median 53 m).
- Alto Choén
- Aucar
- Aucar Alto
- Aucho
- Aucho Alto
- Aucho Playa
- Aucho Sur
- Aulén
- Añihué
- Callao Los Pinos
- Chaurahué
- Chillidque
- Chincuy
- Chohen
- Choén
- Coihue
- Colo
- Colo Alto
- Colú
- Coneb
- Cruce Colo
- El Valle
- Entre Ríos
- Estero
- Estero Mechuque
- Estero Quinterquén
- Frontera
- Guardiamo
- Guardiamo Playa
- Huechuque
- Huite
- Isla Aulín
- La Capilla
- La Cumbre
- La Mecura
- La Mina
- La Máquina
- La Vega
- Laguna Canutil
- Lliuco
- Lliuco Montaña
- Maluco
- Mechuque
- Metahue
- Montaña
- Montemar
- Montemar Alto
- Montemar Bajo
- Morro Lobos Alto
- Morro Lobos Bajo
- Nayahue
- Pasaje Dos
- Pasaje Uno
- Pichinichi
- Pido
- Playa
- Puerto Fernández Alto
- Puerto Oscuro
- Punie
- Punta Lobos
- Punta Teleupta
- Punta Yahuén
- Queler
- Queler Poniente
- Quemchi
- Quemchi Alto
- Queniao
- Queude
- Quicaví
- Quicaví Alto
- Quinterguén
- Quinterquén Alto
- Quinterquén Bajo
- Río Negro
- San José
- San José Norte
- Tac
- Taucolón
- Tubildad
- Villa Mechuque
- Voigue

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Quemchi

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

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.
- Estero Aucho
- Lago Popetán

### Coast and islands

23 headlands; 12 islands.
- Isla Aucar
- Isla Aulín
- Isla Añihué
- Isla Butachauques
- Isla Butachauques
- Isla Caucahué
- Isla Cheniao
- Isla Mechuque
- Isla Quetén
- Isla Quilque
- Isla Tac
- Isla Taucolón
- Punta Aucho
- Punta Baja
- Punta Chillidque
- Punta Chohén
- Punta Coche
- Punta Cochihué
- Punta Colú
- Punta Conev
- Punta Escaleras
- Punta Huechuque
- Punta Lobos
- Punta Morro Lobos

…and 11 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Morro Quicaví · 15 m

### Getting around

4 lighthouses; 1 airport; 1 airfield.
- Faro Morro Lobos
- Faro Piedra Lilecura
- Faro Punta Teliupta
- Faro Punta Tugnao
- Isla Butachauques Airport
- Quemchi 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 Quemchi 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 Quemchi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cesfam Dalcahue · Dalcahue | 29 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Quemchi | 3.8 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco de Chile · Quemchi | 3.9 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petrobras · Quemchi | 3.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Casa Mañio · Quemchi | 3.0 km | Map |
| Mall | Centro Comercial Las Dalcas · Dalcahue | 29 km | Map |
| School | Santa Ana · Quemchi | 3.4 km | Map |
| College | Uach · Ancud | 36 km | Map |
| Police station | Retén Quemchi · Quemchi | 3.7 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 Quemchi

Places mapped inside Quemchi in open map data, by type.
- Banks 1
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 7
- Schools 30
- Pharmacies 2
- Restaurants 15
- Police stations 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
- Quellón
- Quinchao

## Quick answers
- Where is Quemchi? In Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Quemchi? 8,770 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Quemchi? About 42 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Quemchi? About 20 people per km²
- What borders Quemchi? Ancud and Dalcahue
- What is there to see in Quemchi? Casa Museo Francisco Coloane, Chaiguén, Humedal Bahía Colo, Isla Aucar
- What time zone is Quemchi in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Quemchi? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Quemchi? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Quemchi? 81 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Quemchi? Settlements lie between 8 m and 152 m
- What is the highest point in Quemchi? Morro Quicaví (15 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Quemchi? November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Quemchi? Cesfam Dalcahue, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Quemchi? State Bank, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Quemchi? Banco de Chile, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Quemchi? Petrobras, about 3.1 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Quemchi? 1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Quemchi? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Quemchi? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Quemchi? CL10209 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 434.9 km²
- P-code: CL10209
- Province: Chiloe Province

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