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Calama, Antofagasta

Chile

Provincial capital22.4567° S, 68.9237° W

Calama is a city located in Chile, specifically within the Antofagasta province. With a population of 166,334, it serves as an important urban center in the region.

Population166,334
ProvinceAntofagasta
Coordinates22.4567° S, 68.9237° W
CountryChile
Rank in Chile#19 of 6,964

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Nearest Airports

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El Loa Airport

CJCRegional

5.1 km away

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San Pedro de Atacama Airport

SCPELocal

94 km away

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Barriles Airport

TOQRegional

122.3 km away

About Calama

Calama is situated at coordinates -22.45667° latitude and -68.92371° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 2275 meters and operates within the America/Santiago timezone.

Calama ranks as the 19th largest city out of 316 in Chile. The total urban population of the country is 16,692,143, highlighting Calama's significant presence in the national context.

Cities in Antofagasta

Located in the Antofagasta province, Calama is one of the cities within this region. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not available.

Antofagasta401,096Tocopilla25,400Mejillones14,084Taltal11,132San Pedro de Atacama10,960María Elena7,530Sierra Gorda1,069Baquedano858Ollagüe199Quillagua141

Nearby Cities

6 populated places are found within 25 km of Calama.

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ChorrillosNeighborhood
0.8 km
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DupontNeighborhood
6.2 km
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Río LoaNeighborhood
9.3 km
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BritaniaNeighborhood
13.6 km
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ChuquicamataNeighborhood
15.6 km
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RamadasNeighborhood
19.9 km

Explore Chile

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Chile, compare different countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Chile

#1 Santiago4,837,295#2 Puente Alto568,106#3 Maipú503,635#4 Antofagasta401,096#5 Viña del Mar334,248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calama?

The population of Calama is 166,334.

In which province/state is Calama located?

Calama is located in the Antofagasta province.

What are the coordinates of Calama?

The coordinates of Calama are -22.45667° latitude and -68.92371° longitude.

What is the elevation of Calama?

The elevation of Calama is 2275 meters.

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