Commune · Tierra del Fuego Province
# Primavera

Primavera is a commune of Chile in Tierra del Fuego Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region. It had an estimated 684 people in 2022 on 4,249 km² (about 0.2 per km²). 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 684 people (2022)
- 4,249 km²
- 18 mapped services
- 24 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Primavera?

Primavera had an estimated 684 people in 2022 — 8.1% of Tierra del Fuego Province, 338th of 345 communes. There are 791 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tierra del Fuego Province figure of 835). Spread over 4,249 km², that is about 0.2 people per km², 336th of 345 communes.

15.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 40 years (it is 35 across Tierra del Fuego Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 33 children and older people.
- 0–4 35
- 5–9 39
- 10–14 34
- 15–19 13
- 20–24 25
- 25–29 57
- 30–34 80
- 35–39 57
- 40–44 49
- 45–49 74
- 50–54 59
- 55–59 51
- 60–64 50
- 65–69 31
- 70–74 19
- 75–79 9
- 80+ 2

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

## Where is Primavera?

Primavera lies in Tierra del Fuego Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile. It borders 1 other commune: Porvenir. By area it is the 39th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 19.0% of Tierra del Fuego Province. The centre of Primavera is about 2,150 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 100 km from Porvenir, the main town of Tierra del Fuego Province. The centre point is at 52.7649° S, 69.1644° 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 Primavera

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Primavera: 1 museum.
- Museo de Cerro Sombrero · museum

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: Primavera
- 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 116 km
- Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) · Rio Gallegos 129 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 16.8 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Jun (about 7.6 hours, sunrise around 09:47, sunset around 17:25).

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 Primavera

Open gazetteers list 21 villages, towns and localities in Primavera. Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 166 m above sea level (median 24 m).
- Angostura Norte
- Caleta Clarencia
- Campamento Cullén
- Cerro Sombrero
- Chañarcillo
- Clarencia
- Ekewern
- Entremar
- Espora
- Los Ángeles
- Manantiales
- Miriam Cecilia
- Olguita
- Puerto Percy
- Puerto Progreso
- Punta Espora
- Reserva Fiscal
- Reserva Fiscal Bahía Felipe
- Sombrero
- Victoria Norte
- Vilicic

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Primavera

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

### Water

16 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.
- Arroyo Virasoro
- Chorrillo Miraflores
- Chorrillo Primavera
- Chorrillo Progreso
- Estero Bellavista
- Estero Cortado
- Estero Pantanito
- Lago Salado
- Laguna Sarita
- Río Calafate
- Río Campanario
- Río Doce de Febrero
- Río O’Higgins
- Río Pantanos
- Río Rogers
- Río Side
- Río del Oro
- Río Óscar

### Coast and islands

9 headlands.
- Punta Anegada
- Punta Baxa
- Punta Catalina
- Punta Guillermos
- Punta Méndez
- Punta Piedra
- Punta Remo
- Punta Vergara
- Punta Zegers

### Hills and mountains

14 hills; 2 mountains.
- Pico Gap · 230 m
- Cerro Bandurrias · 214 m
- Cerro Castro · 114 m
- Cerro Puntiagudo · 71 m
- Cerro Spiteful · 69 m
- Cerro Sombrero · 65 m
- Cerro Morrión · 60 m
- Cerro Springhill · 58 m
- Cerro Doble Pico · 56 m
- Cerro Coffeehill · 41 m
- Cerro Manantiales · 35 m
- Cerro Ángulo · 30 m
- Cerro Negro · 28 m
- Cerro Dixon · 27 m
- Cerro Sharp · 24 m
- Cerro Lee · 16 m

### Getting around

5 lighthouses; 2 airports; 1 airfield; 1 port.
- Caleta Clarencia
- Cerro Sombrero
- Faro Cabo San Vicente
- Faro Punta Anegada
- Faro Punta Baxa
- Faro Punta Méndez
- Faro Segunda Angostura
- Isla Tierra del Fuego Airport
- La Porfiada

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 Primavera and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Tierra del Fuego Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 9 °C) and the coolest is Jul (0 °C). About 679 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (72 mm) and the driest Sep (43 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 | 9 | 72 |
| Feb | 9 | 57 |
| Mar | 7 | 66 |
| Apr | 5 | 66 |
| May | 3 | 56 |
| Jun | 1 | 52 |
| Jul | 0 | 49 |
| Aug | 1 | 50 |
| Sep | 3 | 43 |
| Oct | 5 | 47 |
| Nov | 6 | 57 |
| Dec | 8 | 64 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Primavera
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Cerro Sombrero · Primavera | 8.7 km | Map |
| ATM | Cajero Banco Estado · Primavera | 8.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Combustibles ENAP · Primavera | 8.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hosteria Tunkelen · Primavera | 8.2 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Cerro Sombrero · Primavera | 8.7 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Cerro Sombrero · Primavera | 8.4 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 Primavera

Places mapped inside Primavera in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 5
- Hotels 4
- Schools 1
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 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.

## Other communes in Tierra del Fuego Province
- Porvenir
- Timaukel

## Quick answers
- Where is Primavera? In Tierra del Fuego Province, Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
- What is the population of Primavera? 684 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Primavera? About 40 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Primavera? About 0.2 people per km²
- What borders Primavera? Porvenir
- What is there to see in Primavera? Museo de Cerro Sombrero
- What time zone is Primavera in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Primavera? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Primavera? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Primavera? 21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Primavera? Settlements lie between 4 m and 166 m
- What is the highest point in Primavera? Pico Gap (230 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Primavera? Hospital Cerro Sombrero, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Primavera? Cajero Banco Estado, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Primavera? Combustibles ENAP, about 8.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Primavera? 2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Primavera? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Primavera? 5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Primavera? CL12302 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 4,249.2 km²
- P-code: CL12302
- Province: Tierra del Fuego Province

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