Commune · Magallanes Province
# Laguna Blanca

Laguna Blanca is a commune of Chile in Magallanes Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region. It had an estimated 257 people in 2022 on 3,508 km² (about 0.1 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 257 people (2022)
- 3,508 km²
- 7 mapped services
- 199 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Laguna Blanca?

Laguna Blanca had an estimated 257 people in 2022 — 0.2% of Magallanes Province, 344th of 345 communes. There are 691 women for every 1,000 men (below the Magallanes Province figure of 977). Spread over 3,508 km², that is about 0.1 people per km², 342nd of 345 communes.

17.5% of people are children under 15 and 12.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 43 years (it is 37 across Magallanes Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people.
- 0–4 12
- 5–9 8
- 10–14 25
- 15–19 7
- 20–24 10
- 25–29 15
- 30–34 23
- 35–39 19
- 40–44 18
- 45–49 20
- 50–54 24
- 55–59 17
- 60–64 27
- 65–69 17
- 70–74 9
- 75–79 3
- 80+ 3

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

## Where is Laguna Blanca?

Laguna Blanca lies in Magallanes Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Natales, Punta Arenas, Río Verde and San Gregorio. By area it is the 51st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 9.4% of Magallanes Province. The centre of Laguna Blanca is about 2,106 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 89 km from Punta Arenas, the main town of Magallanes Province. The centre point is at 52.3950° S, 71.2772° 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 Laguna Blanca

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Laguna Blanca: 2 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 archaeological site; 1 museum.
- Sala de Exposición Museográfica Estancia Laguna Blanca · museum
- Pinturas Rupestres · archaeological site
- Estancia Primavera · nature reserve
- Monumento Histórico Natural Morro Chico · nature reserve
- Monumento al Viento · 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: Laguna Blanca
- 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
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) · Punta Arenas 73 km
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) · Puerto Natales 118 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 16.8 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Jun (about 7.7 hours, sunrise around 09:53, sunset around 17:36).

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 Laguna Blanca

Open gazetteers list 17 villages, towns and localities in Laguna Blanca. Settlements here lie between about 137 m and 374 m above sea level (median 199 m).
- Asentamiento Cacique Mulato
- Asentamiento El Ovejero
- Bombalot
- Carpa El Manzano
- Monte Alto
- Morro Chico
- Puesto Eliana
- Puesto Lautaro
- Puesto Mirador
- Puesto Penitente
- Puesto Román Cifuentes
- Puesto San Francisco
- Puesto Verano
- Sección Las Vacas
- Sección Manzano
- Villa Tehuelche
- Villa Tehuelches

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Laguna Blanca

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams; 7 lakes.
- Cañadón Malo
- Chorrillo Basilio
- Chorrillo Bellavista
- Chorrillo El Manzano
- Chorrillo Hondo
- Chorrillo La Leona
- Chorrillo Mateo
- Chorrillo Pinto
- Chorrillo Wagner
- Chorrillo de Los Palos
- Chorrillo del Castillo
- Laguna Chica
- Laguna Entre Vientos
- Laguna Islote
- Laguna Jeannette
- Laguna Larga
- Laguna Palomares
- Laguna del Zurdo
- Río Penitente
- Río del Medio

### Coast and islands

1 headland.
- Punta Espolón

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 4 mountains.
- Mastuerzo · 370 m
- Loma Penitente · 350 m
- Cerro Riquelme · 342 m
- Rivera · 316 m
- Cerro del Indio · 284 m
- Cerro Lagunas · 264 m
- Loma Bombalot · 255 m
- La Pelecha · 252 m
- Morro Chico · 234 m
- Cerro Zurdo · 217 m
- Cerro Cacique Mulato · 193 m
- Cerro Josefina · 123 m
- Cerro Sacrificio · 27 m

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 Laguna Blanca and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Magallanes Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 7 °C) and the coolest is Jul (0 °C). About 1,377 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (143 mm) and the driest Sep (90 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 | 7 | 143 |
| Feb | 7 | 116 |
| Mar | 6 | 132 |
| Apr | 4 | 128 |
| May | 3 | 105 |
| Jun | 1 | 113 |
| Jul | 0 | 97 |
| Aug | 1 | 100 |
| Sep | 2 | 90 |
| Oct | 4 | 107 |
| Nov | 5 | 118 |
| Dec | 6 | 130 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Laguna Blanca
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Posta Río Verde · Río Verde | 31 km | Map |
| Hotel | Tierra de Tehuelches · Laguna Blanca | 10.0 km | Map |
| School | Internado · Laguna Blanca | 10 km | Map |
| Police station | Retén Villa Tehuelches · Laguna Blanca | 10 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 Laguna Blanca

Places mapped inside Laguna Blanca in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 1
- Schools 2
- Restaurants 2
- 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 Magallanes Province
- Punta Arenas
- Río Verde
- San Gregorio

## Quick answers
- Where is Laguna Blanca? In Magallanes Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
- What is the population of Laguna Blanca? 257 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Laguna Blanca? About 43 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Laguna Blanca? About 0.1 people per km²
- What borders Laguna Blanca? Natales, Punta Arenas, Río Verde and San Gregorio
- What is there to see in Laguna Blanca? Estancia Primavera, Monumento Histórico Natural Morro Chico, Monumento al Viento, Pinturas Rupestres
- What time zone is Laguna Blanca in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Laguna Blanca? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Laguna Blanca? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Laguna Blanca? 17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Laguna Blanca? Settlements lie between 137 m and 374 m
- What is the highest point in Laguna Blanca? Mastuerzo (370 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Laguna Blanca? Posta Río Verde, about 31 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Laguna Blanca? CL12102 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 3,508.3 km²
- P-code: CL12102
- Province: Magallanes Province

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