Balmaceda, Chile, Village in Coyhaique Province, Chile.
Located at 518 meters above sea level, Balmaceda sits near the Argentine border within the Patagonian steppe of the Aysen Region.
The village was established in 1917 by José Antolín Silva Ormeño to provide settlement for Chilean families returning from southwestern Argentina.
The population of 405 residents maintains strong agricultural traditions, regularly organizing community events that feature equestrian demonstrations and local food.
Balmaceda Airport serves as the main entry point to the Aysen region, with daily flights connecting to Santiago and twice-weekly services to Punta Arenas.
Winter temperatures in Balmaceda can drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coldest inhabited locations in Chile.
Location: Coyhaique Province
Elevation above the sea: 518 m
GPS coordinates: -45.90940,-71.69680
Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:23
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