Copiapó
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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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- Main Square, Toro Lorca Palace, Atacama Museum, Viña de Cristo Palace, Atacama University, San Francisco Church and Copiapó Cathedral
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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.
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.
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1744 establishments in the Spanish EmpireAtacama DesertCapitals of Chilean provincesCapitals of Chilean regionsCommunes of ChileGeography articles needing translation from Spanish WikipediaPopulated places established in 1744Populated places in Atacama RegionPopulated places in Copiapó ProvinceSelf-contradictory articles from September 2017