Copiapó
Copiapó is a Chilean town in Region of Atacama. It was founded in December 8, 1744. It is also the capital of Region of Atacama and Province of Copiapó.
Copiapó | |
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 San Francisco Church in Copiapó | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 27°21′59″S 70°19′59″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Atacama |
| Province | Copiapó |
| Founded | December 8, 1744 |
| Founded by | José Antonio Manso de Velasco |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Maglio Cicardini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,681.3 km2 (6,440.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Population (2010 (est))[3] | |
| • Total | 200,000 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | country + city = 56 + 52 |
| Website | Municipality of Copiapó |
Related pages
References
- (in Spanish) "Municipality of Copiapó". Retrieved 28 July 2010.
- (in Spanish) "Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades". Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- (in Spanish) "National Statistics Institute". Retrieved 3 November 2010.
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