# Los Muermos Commune, Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region

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Commune · Llanquihue Province 

# Los Muermos

Los Muermos is a commune of Chile in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. It had an estimated **17,831 people** in 2022 on 1,220 km² (about 15 per km²). 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 87 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,831people (2022)
- 1,220km²
- 87mapped services
- 96 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Los Muermos?

Los Muermos had an estimated **17,831 people** in 2022 — 4.0% of Llanquihue Province, 192nd of 345 communes. There are 982 women for every 1,000 men (below the Llanquihue Province figure of 1,008). Spread over 1,220 km², that is about **15 people per km²**, 230th of 345 communes.

17.8% of people are children under 15 and 17.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 42 years (it is 36 across Llanquihue Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****968**

5–9 ****1,021**

10–14 ****1,183**

15–19 ****1,069**

20–24 ****953**

25–29 ****1,056**

30–34 ****1,148**

35–39 ****1,087**

40–44 ****1,231**

45–49 ****1,345**

50–54 ****1,343**

55–59 ****1,280**

60–64 ****1,064**

65–69 ****987**

70–74 ****799**

75–79 ****570**

80+ ****727**

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 Los Muermos?

Los Muermos lies in [Llanquihue Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/), [Los Lagos Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 5 other communes: [Fresia](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/fresia/), [Llanquihue](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/llanquihue/), [Maullín](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/maullin/), [Puerto Montt](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/puerto-montt/) and [Puerto Varas](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/puerto-varas/). By area it is the 121st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 8.3% of [Llanquihue Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-lagos/llanquihue/). The centre of Los Muermos is about 919 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 53 km from Puerto Montt, the main town of Llanquihue Province. The centre point is at 41.3861° S, 73.5724° 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 Los Muermos

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Los Muermos: 2 viewpoints; 1 beach.

- Playa Pinuno · beach
- Desembocadura Llico Bajo · viewpoint
- Istmo de Punta Estaquilla · viewpoint

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: Los Muermos

- 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

- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt40 km
- Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS) · Osorno96 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.1 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 9.2 hours, sunrise around 09:18, sunset around 18:30).

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 Los Muermos

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Los Muermos. The largest with a recorded population: Los Muermos (7,876). Settlements here lie between about 50 m and 281 m above sea level (median 96 m).

- Bellavista
- Boqui Negro
- Caleta Estaquilla
- Camino Cañitas
- Camino a Chaquihuán
- Canelos
- Caracol
- Caracol Alto
- Caracol Bajo
- Cañitas
- Chaquihuán
- Chelles
- Cordillera Vieja
- Cruce Ostiones
- Cuesta La Vaca
- Cululil
- Cumbre Alta
- El Juncal
- El Laurel
- El Quiscal
- El Torreón
- Estación Río Frío
- Estaquilla Bajo
- Guautrunes
- Hua Huar
- La Bolla
- La Catalina
- La Cumbre
- La Granja
- La Herradura
- La Paloma
- La Pechera
- Lipihué
- Los Ciprés
- Los Ciruelillos
- Los Coihues
- Los Guatrunes
- Los Muermos
- Los Piques
- Los Sauces
- Los Álamos
- Marilancito
- Mañío Bajo
- Mañío Chaquihuán
- Millaray
- Ostiones
- Ostiones Paredes
- Ostiones Velásquez
- Palihue
- Palo Santo
- Paraguay Chico
- Piedra Blanca
- Planchado Los Indios
- Población Carrasco
- Población Toledo
- Potrerillo
- Pueblo Hundido
- Puerto Escala
- Puerto Seco
- Punta Estaquilla
- Punto Panorámico
- Putrautrao
- Quillahua
- Rincón Ánima
- Rincón Ánima Alto
- Río Frío
- Río Potrillo
- San Carlos
- San Carlos El Meli
- San Carlos El Ñadi
- San Carlos Esperanza
- San Carlos Las Vegas
- San Carlos Vega Oriente
- San José Chaquihuán
- San Luis
- Santa Amanda
- Traiguén
- Ulda
- Villa El Bosque
- Villa Los Poetas
- Villa Oriente
- Vista Al Mar
- Yerbas Buenas
- Yerbas Buenas Bajo

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 Los Muermos

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

### Water

27 rivers and streams.

- Estero Coipo
- Estero Lamedi
- Estero Mañío
- Estero Molino
- Estero Molino
- Estero Tordillo
- Estero Torres
- Río Arcos
- Río Bernardina
- Río Cajonmó
- Río Cañones
- Río Chaquiguan
- Río Chelles
- Río Cordillera
- Río Cululil
- Río Cárcamo
- Río Esperanza
- Río Frío
- Río La Máquina
- Río Negro
- Río Oscuro
- Río Ostiones
- Río Palihue
- Río Paloma

…and 3 more.

### Coast and islands

4 headlands.

- Punta Estaquilla
- Punta Estaquillas
- Punta Ortiga
- Punta Puga

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro El Encanto · 405 m
- Cerro Cajonmo · 244 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Valdivian Rain Forest

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 Los Muermos and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Llanquihue Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 1,343 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (182 mm) and the driest Feb (56 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 14 58 

Feb 14 56 

Mar 13 84 

Apr 11 113 

May 10 174 

Jun 8 182 

Jul 8 170 

Aug 8 170 

Sep 9 94 

Oct 10 96 

Nov 11 79 

Dec 13 66 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Los Muermos

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital CCR Los Muermos · Los Muermos 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.39331&mlon=-73.46422#map=17/-41.39331/-73.46422) 

Bank Bancoestado · Los Muermos 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.39585&mlon=-73.46014#map=17/-41.39585/-73.46014) 

Petrol pump Shell · Los Muermos 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.39249&mlon=-73.46408#map=17/-41.39249/-73.46408) 

Hotel Lodge Los Alerces · Los Muermos 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.35695&mlon=-73.74063#map=17/-41.35695/-73.74063) 

Mall Centro Comercial Patio Varas · Los Muermos 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.39437&mlon=-73.46200#map=17/-41.39437/-73.46200) 

School Escuela Rural La Colonia · Los Muermos 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.38968&mlon=-73.59023#map=17/-41.38968/-73.59023) 

Police station SubComisaría Los Muermos · Los Muermos 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.39448&mlon=-73.46609#map=17/-41.39448/-73.46609) 

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 Los Muermos

Places mapped inside Los Muermos in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels5
- Shopping malls2
- Schools50
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants13
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics5

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 Llanquihue Province

- Calbuco
- Cochamó
- Fresia
- Frutillar
- Llanquihue
- Maullín
- Puerto Montt
- Puerto Varas

## Quick answers

- Where is Los Muermos?In Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Los Muermos?17,831 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Los Muermos?About 42 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Los Muermos?About 15 people per km²
- What borders Los Muermos?Fresia, Llanquihue, Maullín, Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas
- What is there to see in Los Muermos?Desembocadura Llico Bajo, Istmo de Punta Estaquilla, Playa Pinuno
- What time zone is Los Muermos in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Los Muermos?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Los Muermos?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Los Muermos?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Los Muermos?Settlements lie between 50 m and 281 m
- What is the highest point in Los Muermos?Cerro El Encanto (405 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Los Muermos?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Los Muermos?CCR Los Muermos, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Los Muermos?Bancoestado, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Los Muermos?Shell, about 9.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Los Muermos?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Los Muermos?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Los Muermos?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Los Muermos?CL10106 (OCHA common operational dataset)