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Iquique, Tarapacá

Chile

Regional capital20.2133° S, 70.1503° W

Iquique is a city located in Chile, specifically in the Tarapacá province. With a population of 199,587, it is one of the notable urban centers in the region.

Population199,587
ProvinceTarapacá
Coordinates20.2133° S, 70.1503° W
CountryChile
Rank in Chile#17 of 6,964

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Nearest Airports

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Diego Aracena International Airport

IQQInternational

36.1 km away

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Canchones West Airport

SC1ALocal

58.1 km away

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Oficina Victoria Airport

CL-SC49Local

79.7 km away

About Iquique

Iquique is situated at coordinates -20.21326° latitude and -70.15027° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 15 meters and operates within the America/Santiago timezone.

Iquique ranks 17th among 316 cities in Chile, contributing to the country's total urban population of 16,692,143. Its population size is significant when compared to larger cities such as Santiago and Antofagasta.

Cities in Tarapacá

The city is part of the Tarapacá province. Specific rankings of cities within the province are not available.

Alto Hospicio142,086Pozo Almonte16,878Pica9,296Huara2,858Colchane1,728Camiña1,335La Tirana837Chanavayita603Baquedano587Matilla583

Nearby Cities

There are 17 cities and towns within 25 km of Iquique.

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Arturo PratNeighborhood
0.4 km
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PuertoNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Parque BalmacedaNeighborhood
1 km
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HospitalNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Barrio IndustrialNeighborhood
1.9 km
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CaupolicánNeighborhood
1.9 km
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CavanchaNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Goméz CarreñoNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Punta NegraNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Playa BravaNeighborhood
4.1 km
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Alto HospicioProvincial capital · 142,086 inhab.
7.8 km
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Distrito La TiranaNeighborhood
8.2 km
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Altos del SurNeighborhood
10.5 km
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MollecitaNeighborhood
10.8 km
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Playa BlancaCity · 85 inhab.
13.1 km
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Altos de Playa BlancaCity
16.7 km
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Los VerdesCity · 216 inhab.
24 km

Universities in Iquique

Iquique is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Arturo Prat University1984——
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Explore Chile

Users can explore additional content related to Iquique, including comparisons with other cities in Chile, country rankings, and a comprehensive list of urban areas.

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Largest cities in Chile

#1 Santiago4,837,295#2 Puente Alto568,106#3 Maipú503,635#4 Antofagasta401,096#5 Viña del Mar334,248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iquique?

The population of Iquique is 199,587.

In which province/state is Iquique located?

Iquique is located in the Tarapacá province.

What are the coordinates of Iquique?

The coordinates of Iquique are -20.21326° latitude and -70.15027° longitude.

What is the elevation of Iquique?

The elevation of Iquique is 15 meters.

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