Tocopilla
city in Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tocopilla is a city and commune in the Antofagasta region in the north of Chile. It is the capital of the province of Tocopilla.
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Tocopilla | |
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Coordinates: 22°5′47″S 70°12′0″W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Antofagasta |
Province | Tocopilla |
Founded | 1843 |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Fernando San Román Bascuñán |
Area | |
• Total | 4,038.8 km2 (1,559.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
Population (2002 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 23,986 |
• Density | 5.9/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Demonym | Tocopillian |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
Area code | 56 + 552 |
Climate | BWn |
Website | Official website |
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