Copiapó, Atacama

Chile

Regional capital27.3674° S, 70.3322° W

Copiapó is a city located in Chile's Atacama Province, with a population of 129,280. It serves as an important urban center within the region.

Population129,280

ProvinceAtacama

Coordinates27.3674° S, 70.3322° W

CountryChile

Rank in Chile#31 of 6,964

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Nearest Airports

Chamonate Airport

SCHALocal

11.2 km away

Perales Airport

SCPSLocal

25.5 km away

Desierto de Atacama Airport

CPORegional

45.7 km away

About Copiapó

The city is situated at coordinates -27.36737° latitude and -70.33219° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Copiapó has an elevation of 381 meters and operates within the America/Santiago timezone.

In terms of population, Copiapó ranks 31st out of 316 cities in Chile. The total urban population of the country is 16,692,143, highlighting the city's relative size.

Cities in Atacama

Copiapó is part of the Atacama Province. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not available.

Vallenar44,895 Caldera16,150 Diego de Almagro13,925 Tierra Amarilla12,898 Huasco8,977 Freirina6,038 Alto del Carmen5,034 Loma El Lindero Carrizal Alto Villa del Cerro

Universities in Copiapó

Copiapó is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
University of Atacama	1981	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Copiapó?

The population of Copiapó is 129,280.

In which province/state is Copiapó located?

Copiapó is located in Atacama Province.

What are the coordinates of Copiapó?

The coordinates of Copiapó are -27.36737° latitude and -70.33219° longitude.

What is the elevation of Copiapó?

The elevation of Copiapó is 381 meters.

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