Chañaral Province facts for kids
The Chañaral Province (pronounced Chan-yah-RAL) is a special area in northern Chile. It's one of three main parts of the Atacama area. The main town and capital of Chañaral Province is Chañaral, which is a small town right by the coast.
Quick facts for kids
Chañaral Province
Provincia de Chañaral
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region | Atacama | ||||
| Capital | Chañaral | ||||
| Comunas | Chañaral, Diego de Almagro | ||||
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| • Type | Provincial | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 24,436.2 km2 (9,434.9 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 32,132 | ||||
| • Density | 1.314934/km2 (3.40566/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 52 | ||||
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobernacionchanaral.gov.cl/ | ||||
Contents
Where is Chañaral Province?
Chañaral Province covers an area of about 24,436 square kilometers (9,435 square miles). This is a very large area.
It shares borders with different places:
- To the north, it touches the Antofagasta area.
- To the east, it borders Argentina.
- To the south, it is next to the Copiapó province.
- To the west, it meets the Pacific Ocean.
About 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of the town of Chañaral is the Pan de Azúcar National Park. This park is a protected area. It is a great place to see nature and wildlife.
How many people live there?
According to the last national census in 2002, about 32,132 people lived in Chañaral Province. This means there were about 1.3 people for every square kilometer.
The biggest town in the province is Chañaral. It is also the capital. In 2002, about 6,384 people lived in Chañaral town.
How is Chañaral Province managed?
Chañaral is a province, which is like a second-level administrative division in Chile. It is made up of two smaller areas called communes. The city of Chañaral is the capital of the province. A person called a governor is in charge of running the province.
Here are the two communes that make up Chañaral Province:
| Code | Commune Name | Capital Town | Area (km²) |
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| 03201 | 1 Chañaral | Chañaral | 5,772.4 | 13,543 |
| 03202 | 2 Diego de Almagro | Diego de Almagro | 18,663.8 | 18,589 |
| Total for Chañaral Province | 24,436.2 | 32,132 | ||
Images for kids
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This map shows the communes within the Atacama Region. Chañaral Province is highlighted at the top.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Chañaral para niños
