Elqui Province facts for kids
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Elqui Province
Provincia de Elqui
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region | Coquimbo | |
| Capital | Coquimbo | |
| Comunas | Andacollo, Coquimbo, La Higuera, La Serena, Paihuano, Vicuña | |
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| • Type | Provincial | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16,895.1 km2 (6,523.2 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 365,371 | |
| • Density | 21.62586/km2 (56.01071/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 51 | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobernacionelqui.gov.cl/ | |
Elqui Province (which is Provincia de Elqui in Spanish) is one of three provinces in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. The main city and capital of Elqui Province is Coquimbo. The province gets its name from the Elqui River, which is the most important river there.
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Geography of Elqui Province
Elqui Province covers a large area of about 16,895.1 km2 (6,523.2 sq mi). This makes it the biggest province in the Coquimbo region.
Borders and Neighbors
Elqui Province shares its borders with several places:
- To the north, it meets the Atacama Region.
- To the east, it borders Argentina.
- To the south, you'll find the Limarí Province.
- To the west, it touches the Pacific Ocean.
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The Elqui River Valley
The main river in the province is the Elqui River. It flows for about 75 km (46.6 mi). The valley around this river is very fertile. Farmers here grow many different fruits, including grapes.
Population in Elqui Province
According to the last national census in 2002, about 365,371 people lived in Elqui Province. This means it's the most populated province in the Coquimbo region.
Largest City
The biggest city in Elqui Province is La Serena. In 2002, it had a population of 160,148 people.
How Elqui Province is Governed
Elqui is a province, which is a type of administrative division in Chile. It is made up of six smaller areas called communes.
Provincial Capital and Leadership
The city of Coquimbo is the capital of Elqui Province. A governor is in charge of running the province.
Communes of Elqui Province
Here are the six communes that make up Elqui Province:
| Code | Commune | Capital | Area (km²) |
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| 04101 | 8 La Serena | La Serena | 1,892.8 | 160,148 |
| 04102 | 6 Coquimbo | Coquimbo | 1,429.3 | 163,036 |
| 04103 | 5 Andacollo | Andacollo | 310.3 | 10,288 |
| 04104 | 7 La Higuera | La Higuera | 4,158.2 | 3,721 |
| 04105 | 9 Paihuano | Paihuano | 1,494.7 | 4,168 |
| 04106 | 10 Vicuña | Vicuña | 7,609.8 | 24,010 |
| Total | 16,895.1 | 365,371 | ||
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Elqui para niños
