Commune · Antártica Chilena Province
# Cabo de Hornos

Cabo de Hornos is a commune of Chile in Antártica Chilena Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region. It had an estimated 1,978 people in 2022 on 15,967 km² (about 0.1 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,978 people (2022)
- 15,967 km²
- 35 mapped services
- 9 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Cabo de Hornos?

Cabo de Hornos had an estimated 1,978 people in 2022, 327th of 345 communes. There are 939 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Antártica Chilena Province figure of 939). Spread over 15,967 km², that is about 0.1 people per km², 338th of 345 communes.

26.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 31 across Antártica Chilena Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 165
- 5–9 185
- 10–14 169
- 15–19 82
- 20–24 112
- 25–29 212
- 30–34 272
- 35–39 227
- 40–44 171
- 45–49 107
- 50–54 73
- 55–59 68
- 60–64 54
- 65–69 41
- 70–74 19
- 75–79 10
- 80+ 11

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

## Where is Cabo de Hornos?

Cabo de Hornos lies in Antártica Chilena Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile. It borders 1 other commune: Timaukel. By area it is the 10th largest of 345 communes in Chile. The centre of Cabo de Hornos is about 2,359 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 174 km from Puerto Williams, the main town of Antártica Chilena Province. The centre point is at 54.6671° S, 70.2891° 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 Cabo de Hornos

OpenStreetMap lists 33 named sights in Cabo de Hornos: 13 viewpoints; 6 nature reserves; 4 memorials; 3 ruins; 3 waterfalls; 3 attractions; 1 museum.
- Museo Territorial Yagan Usi "Martín González Calderón" · museum
- Cascada Los Bronces · waterfall
- cascada de Plata · waterfall
- cascada de oro · waterfall
- Alberto de Agostini National Park · nature reserve
- Bien Nacional Protegido Río Róbalo-Navarino · nature reserve
- Humedal Urbano Huairavo · nature reserve
- Omora Ethnobotanical Park · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Yendegaia · nature reserve
- Parque Omora · nature reserve
- Cerro la Bandera · viewpoint
- Lago Windhond · viewpoint
- Lookout Platform · viewpoint
- Lookout Platform · viewpoint
- Mirador Bahía Wulaia · viewpoint
- Mirador Joshiken · viewpoint
- Mirador Laguna Escondida · viewpoint
- Mirador Platform · viewpoint
- Monte Bettinelli · viewpoint
- Paso Australia · viewpoint
- Paso Ventarron · viewpoint
- Paso Virginia · viewpoint
- Paso de los Dientes · viewpoint
- Letras Puerto Williams · attraction
- Trincheras · attraction
- Ukika Park · attraction
- Bicentenario del Natalicio del Vicealmirante Robert FitzRoy · memorial
- Cap Horniers · memorial
- Escampavía Yelcho · memorial
- Ex Misión Inglesa · ruins

…and 3 more.

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: Cabo de Hornos
- 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
- Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) · Ushuaia 129 km
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) · Punta Arenas 189 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 17.2 hours, sunrise around 04:59) and shortest in Jun (about 7.3 hours, sunrise around 10:02, sunset around 17:19).

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 Cabo de Hornos

Open gazetteers list 18 villages, towns and localities in Cabo de Hornos. The largest with a recorded population: Puerto Williams (2,000). Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 142 m above sea level (median 9 m).
- Altos del Cabo de Hornos
- Bahía Virginia
- Barrio Humedal
- Caleta Banner
- Caleta Piedras
- Caleta Róbalo
- Corrales Viejos
- Estancia Yendegai
- Galpones
- Kanasaka
- Puerto Mejillones
- Puerto Navarino
- Puerto Toro
- Puerto Williams
- Soberanía en el Fin del Mundo
- Villa Mejillones
- Villa Ukika
- Yendegaia

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Cabo de Hornos

Named natural and historic features inside Cabo de Hornos, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 lakes; 3 rivers and streams.
- Lago Covadonga
- Lago Flores
- Lago La Monneraye
- Lago Lowenborg
- Lago Navarino
- Lago Pilushejan
- Lago Windhond
- Laguna Rojas
- Laguna Salada
- Río Douglas
- Río Lapataia
- Río Roca

### Coast and islands

161 islands; 161 headlands; 5 bays; 2 lagoons.
- Bahía Complicada
- Bahía Murray
- Bahía Océano
- Bahía Parker King
- Cabo Austin
- Cabo Carolina
- Cabo Catedral de York
- Cabo Graham
- Cabo Hahn
- Cabo Hyades
- Cabo Irón
- Cabo Jackson
- Cabo Mitchell
- Cabo Negro
- Cabo Negro
- Cabo Rees
- Cabo Ross
- Cabo Saliente
- Cabo Schomberg
- Cabo Scourfield
- Cabo Weddel
- Cabo Wilson
- Héléne Island
- Isla Aguirre

…and 305 more.

### Hills and mountains

59 mountains; 12 glaciers; 6 hills; 1 peak; 1 valley.
- Monte Darwin · 2,088 m
- Pico Francés · 1,952 m
- Cerro Mayo · 1,796 m
- Cerro Italia · 1,792 m
- Ventisquero Italia · 1,444 m
- Cerro Svea · 1,365 m
- Cerro Guanaco · 1,176 m
- Ventisquero Francés · 1,167 m
- Ventisquero Oblícuo · 1,103 m
- Ventisquero Cuevas · 1,023 m
- Ventisquero Picos Azules · 927 m
- Pico Elevado · 922 m
- Picacho Diente de Navarino · 895 m
- Cerro Castillo · 875 m
- Cerro Aguja · 871 m
- Cerro Novara · 842 m
- Cerro San Pedro · 838 m
- Monte Tortuga · 800 m
- Pico Trucco · 767 m
- Cerro La Aguja · 763 m
- Ventisquero Francia · 753 m
- Cerro La Diadema · 732 m
- Cerro Doble Pico · 699 m
- Cerro Pirámide · 699 m

…and 55 more.

### Getting around

11 lighthouses; 4 harbours; 2 airports; 1 port.
- Faro Cabo de Hornos
- Faro Enfilación
- Faro Enfilación
- Faro Isla Burnt
- Faro Isla London
- Faro Puerto Toro
- Faro Punta Oriental
- Faro Punta Trucco
- Faro Punta Walker
- Faro Ventisquero Romanche
- Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport
- Monumental Cabo de Hornos Lighthouse
- Puerto Almeida
- Puerto Fortuna
- Puerto Ideal
- Puerto Piloto Sibbald
- Puerto Williams
- Yendegaia 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 Cabo de Hornos and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Antártica Chilena Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 6 °C) and the coolest is Jul (-1 °C). About 1,529 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (157 mm) and the driest Sep (105 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 6 | 157 |
| Feb | 6 | 133 |
| Mar | 5 | 145 |
| Apr | 3 | 137 |
| May | 1 | 116 |
| Jun | -0 | 114 |
| Jul | -1 | 107 |
| Aug | -0 | 113 |
| Sep | 1 | 105 |
| Oct | 3 | 122 |
| Nov | 4 | 137 |
| Dec | 5 | 144 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cabo de Hornos

Places mapped inside Cabo de Hornos in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 1
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 12
- Schools 2
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 9
- Police stations 2
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Cabo de Hornos? In Antártica Chilena Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
- What is the population of Cabo de Hornos? 1,978 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cabo de Hornos? About 31 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cabo de Hornos? About 0.1 people per km²
- What borders Cabo de Hornos? Timaukel
- What is there to see in Cabo de Hornos? Alberto de Agostini National Park, Bicentenario del Natalicio del Vicealmirante Robert FitzRoy, Bien Nacional Protegido Río Róbalo-Navarino, Cap Horniers
- What time zone is Cabo de Hornos in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Cabo de Hornos? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Cabo de Hornos? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cabo de Hornos? 18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cabo de Hornos? Settlements lie between 5 m and 142 m
- What is the highest point in Cabo de Hornos? Monte Darwin (2,088 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- How many hospitals are in Cabo de Hornos? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Cabo de Hornos? 1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Cabo de Hornos? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cabo de Hornos? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cabo de Hornos? CL12201 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 15,967.5 km²
- P-code: CL12201
- Province: Antártica Chilena Province
- Main town: Puerto Williams

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/magallanes-y-antartica-chilena/antartica-chilena/cabo-de-hornos/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.