
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vallenar, a city in Atacama, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vallenar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vallenar | |
| District / County | Provincia de Huasco | |
| State | Atacama | |
| Country | Chile | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 44,895 | |
| Area | 12.61 km² (4.87 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Atacama | #2 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Chilean Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CLP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +56 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 388 | |
| In Feet | 1,273 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -28.58 | |
| Longitude | -70.76 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.576° S 70.759° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 34' 34" S 70° 45' 34" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 34.57' S 70° 45.56' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Atacama Capital | 141 km North-Northeast of Copiapó | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rodeo, Argentina (241 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -06:00 to -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 57m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1610000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santiago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1789-01-01 |
Vallenar is a city situated in Atacama, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Huasco, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vallenar as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Atacama
The latitude and longitude of Vallenar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 388 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vallenar on the map
Vallenar runs on UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Vallenar run on Chilean Peso (CLP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Vallenar exchange rates
To ring a number in Vallenar from outside Chile, dial +56 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Vallenar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vallenar ranks #2 of 8 cities in Atacama. It lies about 141 km North-Northeast of Copiapó, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atacama market. › Cities near Vallenar
Vallenar has a recorded population of approximately 44,895 people. That places it #2 of 8 cities with population data in Atacama. Browse more cities in Atacama for comparison.
Vallenar spans approximately 12.61 square kilometers (4.87 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Vallenar keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:20 AM and sets around 06:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vallenar price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Vallenar currency page.
Vallenar is about 141 km North-Northeast of Copiapó, the capital of Atacama. See cities near Vallenar for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vallenar lands you closest to Rodeo, Argentina, about 241 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vallenar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.