Antofagasta
Sign in to saveAntofagasta () is a port city in northern Chile, about north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. As of the 2024 census, with a population of 401,096, it is the 5th-largest city in Chile.
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Antofagasta is a major port city located in northern Chile, about 1,000 kilometers north of the capital Santiago, and serves as the capital of both Antofagasta Province and Region. With a population of 401,096 as of 2024, it is Chile's fifth-largest city and plays an important role as a shipping hub for the country's northern regions.
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- Province
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- Antofagasta
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- 22 October 1868
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- José Santos Ossa
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- Municipal council
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- Alcalde
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- Sacha Razmilic
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- Commune
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- History
- Early settlers
- War of the Pacific
- 20th century
- 2000–present
- Geography
- Climate
- Hydrology
- Government
- Demographics
- Immigration
- Economy
- Business tourism
- Cost of living
- International relations
- Internationalization in higher education
- Consulates
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Education
- Sport
- Football
- Other sports
- Transport
- Roads
- Airport
- Port
- Public transport
- Railways
- Future commuter rail
- See also
- References
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Antofagasta () is a port city in northern Chile, about north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. As of the 2024 census, with a population of 401,096, it is the 5th-largest city in Chile.
Once claimed by Bolivia following the Spanish American wars of independence, Antofagasta was captured by Chile on 14 February 1879, triggering the War of the Pacific (1879–83). Chilean sovereignty was officially recognised by Bolivia under the terms of the 1904 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.