Chile
Arica is a city located in Chile within the Arica y Parinacota Region. With a population of 241,653, it is one of the significant urban centers in the area.
El Buitre Airport
3.9 km away
Chacalluta International Airport
14.7 km away
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
47 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -18.47552° latitude and -70.30058° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Arica has an elevation of 80 meters and operates in the America/Santiago timezone. Nearby cities include Santa Rosa, Los Olivos, and El Morro.
Arica ranks as the 10th largest city in Chile out of a total of 316 cities. The total urban population of the country is 16,692,143, highlighting the city's relative size within the national context.
Located in the Arica y Parinacota Region, Arica is the top city among 21 in this province. Other notable cities in the region include Putre, General Lagos, and Camarones.
Around Arica, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.
Arica is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| University of Tarapacá | — |
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The population of Arica is 241,653.
Arica is located in the Arica y Parinacota Region.
The coordinates of Arica are -18.47552° latitude and -70.30058° longitude.
The elevation of Arica is 80 meters.
The nearest airport to Arica is El Buitre Airport, located 3.9 km away.
Arica ranks 10th in population among cities in Chile.
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