# Corral Commune, Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region

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Commune · Valdivia Province 

# Corral

Corral is a commune of Chile in Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region. It had an estimated **5,439 people** in 2022 on 716 km² (about 7.6 per km²). 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,439people (2022)
- 716km²
- 44mapped services
- 19 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Corral?

Corral had an estimated **5,439 people** in 2022 — 1.7% of Valdivia Province, 302nd of 345 communes. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (below the Valdivia Province figure of 1,049). Spread over 716 km², that is about **7.6 people per km²**, 278th of 345 communes.

17.1% of people are children under 15 and 18.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 43 years (it is 37 across Valdivia Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

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5–9 ****294**

10–14 ****363**

15–19 ****298**

20–24 ****305**

25–29 ****370**

30–34 ****348**

35–39 ****274**

40–44 ****340**

45–49 ****421**

50–54 ****413**

55–59 ****405**

60–64 ****352**

65–69 ****305**

70–74 ****238**

75–79 ****192**

80+ ****250**

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 Corral?

Corral lies in [Valdivia Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/valdivia/), [Los Ríos Region](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/), [Chile](https://wherepedia.org/chile/). It borders 3 other communes: [La Unión](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/ranco/la-union/), [Paillaco](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/valdivia/paillaco/) and [Valdivia](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/valdivia/valdivia/). By area it is the 161st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 7.1% of [Valdivia Province](https://wherepedia.org/chile/los-rios/valdivia/). The centre of Corral is about 766 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 23 km from Valdivia, the main town of Valdivia Province. The centre point is at 39.9841° S, 73.3899° 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 Corral

OpenStreetMap lists 23 named sights in Corral: 7 viewpoints; 5 nature reserves; 4 ruins; 4 attractions; 2 museums; 1 castle or fort.

- Museo Escolar Hugo Gunckel · museum
- Museo de Sitio Castillo San Pedro de Alcantara · museum
- Fuerte San Carlos · castle or fort
- Ecoturismo El Morrito · nature reserve
- Parcela Tres Chiflones · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Alerce Costero · nature reserve
- Parque Natural Isla Huapi · nature reserve
- Área Protegida Privada Vircunco · nature reserve
- Embarcadero Las Coloradas · viewpoint
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Mirador Corral · viewpoint
- Mirador Morro Gonzalo · viewpoint
- Playa Pelche · viewpoint
- Zona de la Antigua Batería · viewpoint
- Castillo de San Pedro de Alcántara · attraction
- Castillo de San Sebastián de la Cruz · attraction
- Fuerte de San Luis de Alba de Amargos · attraction
- Mirador · attraction
- Casa del Castellano · ruins
- Cañon Subsistente · ruins
- Depósito de Pólvora · ruins
- Iglesia y Casa del Capellan · ruins

### Nearby, outside Corral

- Mirador · viewpoint, Valdivia12 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Valdivia12 km
- Casa del Castellano · museum, Valdivia13 km
- Casa del Capellan y Capilla · ruins, Valdivia13 km
- Almacén · ruins, Valdivia13 km
- Zona de Cañones y Horno · ruins, Valdivia13 km
- Castillo de la Pura y Limpia Concepción de Monfort de Lemus · attraction, Valdivia13 km
- Mirador Playa Niebla · viewpoint, Valdivia13 km
- Mirador de Niebla · viewpoint, Valdivia14 km
- Mirador Vapor Canelos · viewpoint, Valdivia14 km
- Altos de Cutipay · nature reserve, Valdivia15 km
- Mirador Playa San Ignacio · viewpoint, Valdivia16 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: Corral

- 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

- Pichoy Airport (ZAL) · Valdivia45 km
- Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS) · Osorno75 km

### Nearest railway station

Valdivia (Valdivia), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 15.0 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Jun (about 9.3 hours, sunrise around 09:13, sunset around 18:34).

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 Corral

Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Corral. The largest with a recorded population: Corral (5,084), Chaihuin (300), Vuelta de la Zorra (50), El Cadillal (50), Huiro (50) and La Amistad (5). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 492 m above sea level (median 19 m).

- Amargos
- Cadillal
- Cadillal Bajo
- Caleta Chaihuín
- Cancagual
- Carboneros
- Catrileufu
- Chaihuin
- Chaihuín
- Chaihuín Sur
- Champuto
- Colonia Tres Chiflones
- Corral
- El Cadillal
- El Morrito
- Futa
- Guapi
- Huape
- Huiro
- Isla Centro
- La Aguada
- La Amistad
- La Boca
- La Poza Verde
- Las Coloradas
- Las Palomas
- Las Pozas
- Los Liles
- Los Venegas
- Lumaco
- Mancera
- Manzano
- Morro Gonzalo
- Nahuilán
- Palo Muerto
- Pastal
- Puerto Ranquil
- Punta Falsa
- Punta Galera
- Romaza
- San Carlos
- San Carlos Alto
- San Juan
- Tres Chiflones Alto
- Tres Chiflones Bajo
- Villa Lafquenche
- Vuelta de la Zorra
- Ñancolaf

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 Corral

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Estero Guape
- Estero La Viga
- Estero Lumaco
- Estero Minas
- Estero Paso Malo
- Estero Traitraguén
- Río Catrileufu
- Río Chaihuín
- Río Chaquihue

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 2 islands.

- Isla Mancera
- Isla del Rey
- Punta Castillito
- Punta Falsa Galera
- Punta San Carlos

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro de Valdivia · 447 m

### History

1 fort.

- Fuerte San Carlos (historical)

### Getting around

3 lighthouses; 1 airfield; 1 port.

- Faro Morro Gonzalo
- Faro Punta Galera
- Puerto De Corral
- Punta Galera Airport
- Punta Galera Lighthouse

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 Corral and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Valdivia Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jul (6 °C). About 1,092 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (176 mm) and the driest Jan (33 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 17 33 

Feb 17 33 

Mar 15 51 

Apr 11 75 

May 9 130 

Jun 6 176 

Jul 6 164 

Aug 6 142 

Sep 8 89 

Oct 10 86 

Nov 12 65 

Dec 14 49 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Corral

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Consultorio De Niebla · Valdivia 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.87357&mlon=-73.39508#map=17/-39.87357/-73.39508) 

Bank Gimnasio Miraflores · Valdivia 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.83256&mlon=-73.25180#map=17/-39.83256/-73.25180) 

ATM Caja Vecina Banco Estado · Corral 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.94483&mlon=-73.57529#map=17/-39.94483/-73.57529) 

Petrol pump Shell · Corral 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.88350&mlon=-73.42708#map=17/-39.88350/-73.42708) 

Hotel El Rincón de la Nina · Corral 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.99369&mlon=-73.50889#map=17/-39.99369/-73.50889) 

Mall Primero Mall Valdivia · Valdivia 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.84941&mlon=-73.21156#map=17/-39.84941/-73.21156) 

School Escuela Rural San Juan · Corral 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.93343&mlon=-73.41364#map=17/-39.93343/-73.41364) 

College Campus Miraflores · Valdivia 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.83298&mlon=-73.25122#map=17/-39.83298/-73.25122) 

Police station Tenencia Corral (M) · Corral 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-39.88906&mlon=-73.42644#map=17/-39.88906/-73.42644) 

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 Corral

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

- Hospitals1
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools14
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants21
- 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 Valdivia Province

- Lanco
- Los Lagos
- Mariquina
- Máfil
- Paillaco
- Panguipulli
- Valdivia

## Quick answers

- Where is Corral?In Valdivia Province, Los Ríos Region, Chile
- What is the population of Corral?5,439 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Corral?About 43 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Corral?About 7.6 people per km²
- What borders Corral?La Unión, Paillaco and Valdivia
- What is there to see in Corral?Casa del Castellano, Castillo de San Pedro de Alcántara, Castillo de San Sebastián de la Cruz, Cañon Subsistente
- What time zone is Corral in?UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Corral?Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Corral?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Corral?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Corral?Settlements lie between 5 m and 492 m
- What is the highest point in Corral?Cerro de Valdivia (447 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Corral?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Corral?Consultorio De Niebla, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Corral?Gimnasio Miraflores, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Corral?Caja Vecina Banco Estado, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Corral?Shell, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Corral?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Corral?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Corral?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Corral?CL14102 (OCHA common operational dataset)