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Copiapó Province

Provincia de Copiapó
Official seal of Copiapó Province
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Location in the Atacama Region
Copiapó, in red, in the Atacama Region
Copiapó Province is located in Chile
Copiapó Province
Copiapó Province
Location in Chile
Country  Chile
Region Atacama
Capital Copiapó
Comunas Copiapó, Caldera, Tierra Amarilla
Government
 • Type Provincial
Area
 • Total 32,538.5 km2 (12,563.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2002 Census)
 • Total 155,713
 • Density 4.785500/km2 (12.39439/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/

Welcome to Copiapó Province (which is Provincia de Copiapó in Spanish)! This is one of three provinces located in the northern Chilean region called Atacama. The main city and capital of Copiapó Province is Copiapó.

Exploring Copiapó Province: Geography and Nature

Copiapó Province is a large area, covering about 32,538.5 square kilometers (that's about 12,563 square miles!). It is the biggest province in the Atacama region.

Where is Copiapó Province Located?

This province has many neighbors! To the north, it shares a border with Chañaral Province. To the northeast, you'll find the country of Argentina. The Tierra Amarilla commune is to the east. South of Copiapó Province is Huasco Province. Finally, to the west, it meets the vast Pacific Ocean and the Caldera commune.

The Copiapó River and Its Importance

The most important river in the province is the Copiapó River. It flows for about 162 kilometers (about 101 miles). The valley around the Copiapó River is very fertile. This means it's great for growing fruits, especially delicious grapes!

People of Copiapó Province: Population Facts

According to the last national census in 2002, about 155,713 people lived in Copiapó Province. This means there were about 4.8 people living in each square kilometer.

The Capital City: Copiapó

The biggest city in the province is Copiapó, which is also its capital. In 2002, about 129,091 people lived in Copiapó city. It's a busy and important center for the province.

How Copiapó Province is Managed: Administration

Copiapó is a province, which is a type of administrative division in Chile. Think of it like a large county or district. It is made up of three smaller areas called communes (comunas in Spanish).

The Role of the Capital City

The city of Copiapó is the capital of the province. This means it's where the main government offices for the province are located. A governor is in charge of running the province.

Atacama Comunas
The Copiapó province, shown in the center

Communes of Copiapó Province

Here are the three communes that make up Copiapó Province:

Copiapó province
Code Comuna Capital Area
(km²)
Population
(2002)
03101 4 Copiapó Copiapó 16,681.3 129,091
03102 3 Caldera Caldera 4,666.6 13,734
03103 5 Tierra Amarilla Tierra Amarilla 11,190.6 12,888
Total of the Copiapó province 32,538.5 155,713

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