Iquique Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iquique Province
Provincia de Iquique
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Overview of the city of Iquique
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| Country |  Chile |
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| Region | Tarapacá | ||||
| Capital | Iquique | ||||
| Comunas | Iquique Alto Hospicio |
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| • Type | Provincial | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 2,835.3 km2 (1,094.7 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 216,419 | ||||
| • Density | 76.3302/km2 (197.694/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) | ||||
| Area code(s) | 56 + 57 | ||||
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobernacioniquique.gov.cl/ | ||||
The Iquique Province (pronounced Ee-kee-kay) is a special area in northern Chile. It's one of two 'provinces' in the Tarapacá Region. The main city and capital of Iquique Province is the port city of Iquique.
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Exploring Iquique Province: Where is it?
Iquique Province is located right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It covers an area of about 2,835 square kilometers (that's about 1,095 square miles!).
Borders of Iquique Province
This province shares its borders with other important areas:
- To the north and east, it's next to the Tamarugal province.
- To the south, you'll find the Antofagasta Region.
- To the west, it meets the vast Pacific Ocean.
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How Many People Live in Iquique Province?
According to the last big count of people (called a census) in 2002, there were 216,419 people living in Iquique Province. This means there were about 76 people for every square kilometer.
The biggest city in the province is Iquique, which is also its capital. In 2002, about 166,204 people lived in Iquique city.
How Iquique Province is Governed
Iquique Province is a type of administrative division in Chile. It's made up of two smaller areas called comunas:
- Alto Hospicio is in the northeastern part.
- Iquique covers the rest of the province.
The coastal city of Iquique is the capital of the province. A person called a Governor is in charge of running the province.
Communes of Iquique Province
Here's a quick look at the two communes in Iquique Province:
| Code | Commune | Capital | Area (km²) |
Population (2002) |
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| 01101 | Iquique | 2 Iquique | 2,242.1 | 166,204 |
| 01102 | Alto Hospicio | 1 Alto Hospicio | 593.2 | 50,215 |
| Total of Iquique province | 2,835.3 | 216,419 | ||
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Iquique para niños
