Calama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calama
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region |  Antofagasta |
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| Province | El Loa | |||||
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| • Type | Municipality | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| • Total | 15,596.9 km2 (6,022.0 sq mi) | |||||
| Elevation | 2,260 m (7,410 ft) | |||||
| Population
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| • Total | 147,886 | |||||
| • Density | 9.48176/km2 (24.55764/sq mi) | |||||
| • Urban | 136,600 | |||||
| • Rural | 1,802 | |||||
| Demonym(s) | Calamenian | |||||
| Sex | ||||||
| • Male | 70,832 | |||||
| • Female | 67,570 | |||||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |||||
| Postal code |
1399001
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| Climate | BWk | |||||
Calama is an important city and a commune in Chile. A commune is like a local government area. It is the main city, or capital, of the Province of El Loa. This province is part of the larger Antofagasta Region in Chile.
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About Calama: A Chilean City
Calama is a significant city located in the northern part of Chile. It serves as a key center for the surrounding area. The city is known for its unique location and climate.
Where is Calama Located?
Calama is found in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. It is in the El Loa Province. The city sits at a high elevation of about 2,260 meters (7,415 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Calama's Climate
Because of its location, Calama has a special climate. It is known as a cold desert climate, or "BWk" climate. This means it's very dry, like a desert, but it can also get quite cool.
How Many People Live in Calama?
As of 2012, about 147,886 people lived in Calama. Most of these people, around 136,600, live in the city's urban areas. A smaller number, about 1,802 people, live in the rural areas nearby. People from Calama are called Calamenian.
Population Details
The population is made up of both males and females. In 2012, there were about 70,832 males and 67,570 females living in the city.
Governing Calama
Calama is managed by a Municipality. The head of the local government is called an Alcalde. As of the information provided, Daniel Agusto Pérez was the Alcalde.
Images for kids
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The flag of Calama.
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The coat of arms for Calama.
