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Copiapó

Also known as Copiapo

Copiapó () is a city and commune in northern Chile, located about 65 kilometers east of the coastal town of Caldera. Founded on 8 December 1744, it is the capital of Copiapó Province and Atacama Region.

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Copiapó is a city in northern Chile that serves as the capital of both Copiapó Province and the Atacama Region, situated about 65 kilometers inland from the coast. Founded in 1744, it has been an established population center in the region for nearly 300 years.

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Settlement.official_name: Copiapó
Settlement.settlement_type: City and Commune
Settlement.image_caption: Main Square, Toro Lorca Palace, Atacama Museum, Viña de Cristo Palace, Atacama University, San Francisco Church and Copiapó Cathedral
Settlement.image_flag: Bandera de Copiapó.png
Settlement.image_shield: Escudo de Copiapó.svg
Settlement.shield_alt: Coat of arms
Settlement.image_map: Comuna de Copiapó.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map_narrow: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Chile
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Location in Chile
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Chile
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Copiapó
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: December 8, 1744

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Copiapó
Demonym: copiapina
Population: 150804
Area: 34.30
Elevation: 383
Official website: www.copiapo.cl
Image: Estacion de trenes de Copiapo.jpg

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Commons category: Copiapó
inception: 1744-12-08
native label: Copiapó
postal code: 1530000
P12749: Paul Lockhart

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History
Demographics
Climate
Economy
International relations
Consulates
Attractions
Administration
Municipal government
Recent municipal politics
Congressional representation
Education
Schools
Universities
Professional institutes
Technical centers of study
Sports and recreation
Football
Raid Atacama
Rally Dakar
Transportation
Sister cities
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Copiapó lies about 800 km north of Santiago by the Copiapó River, in the valley of the same name. In the early 21st century, the river has dried up in response to climate change and more severe droughts. The town is surrounded by the Atacama Desert and receives 12 mm (½ in) of rain per year. The population of Copiapó was 9,128 in 1903; and 11,617 in 1907. As of 2024, there are 168,831 inhabitants.