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Puerto Williams
Magallanestown
Total population
1,868
Demographic figures from INE Chile. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Puerto Williams, a town in Magallanes, Chile, forms part of the country's settled landscape. Census-style estimates put the resident count near 1,868. Located at -54.936°, -67.606°, Puerto Williams occupies a cool-temperate portion of the southern hemisphere. It is recorded as having been established around 1953, placing its origins in the 20th century. Its low elevation suggests proximity to a coastline, river mouth, or coastal plain. Resident density is around 1,887 per km², indicating a high population density. Climatically, locations at this latitude tend to experience humid, oceanic-influenced conditions moderated by proximity to sea level. Clocks here are set to Q6513. The town sits essentially at sea level (6 m) and covers a compact footprint of just 0.99 km². The sections below expand on demographics, weather, terrain, hazards and nearby points of interest using publicly available datasets.
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History & geography
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image