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Tierra Amarilla, Atacama, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Tierra Amarilla, Chile

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
17:22:52 CLT
State: Atacama
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 12,898
District: Provincia de Copiapó

📍 Cities Near To Tierra Amarilla


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tierra Amarilla in Atacama, Chile with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Tierra Amarilla.

📍 Tierra Amarilla Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Tierra Amarilla from our regional database:

State / RegionAtacama
DistrictProvincia de Copiapó
Total Population12,898
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-27.4663° N
Center Longitude-70.2626° E
Elevation501 m (1,644 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
Population Rank in Atacama#5 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abra Pampa Abra Pampa435 700 377
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Achiras Achiras504 811 438
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Adelia María Adelia María565 909 491
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Agua de Oro Agua de Oro437 703 379
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aguilares Aguilares285 459 247
East (E)
National Flag Of Aimogasta Aimogasta224 360 194
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Albardón Albardón294 472 255
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Alderetes Alderetes318 512 276
East (E)
National Flag Of Algarrobo Algarrobo416 670 362
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Almafuerte Almafuerte486 782 422
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Alta Gracia Alta Gracia454 731 394
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Alto del Carmen Alto del Carmen90 145 78
South (S)
National Flag Of Aminga Aminga224 361 195
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ancasti Ancasti305 490 265
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Andacollo Andacollo198 318 172
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Tierra Amarilla


States and regions closest to Atacama (home state of Tierra Amarilla), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Antofagasta Antofagasta271 437 236
North (N)
National Flag Of Catamarca Catamarca268 431 233
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Coquimbo Region Coquimbo Region211 339 183
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cordoba Cordoba442 711 384
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jujuy Jujuy414 667 360
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of La Rioja La Rioja232 374 202
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mendoza Mendoza375 603 325
South (S)
National Flag Of Salta Salta345 556 300
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of San Juan San Juan289 465 251
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of San Luis San Luis454 730 394
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Tierra Amarilla


Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tierra Amarilla's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina476 766 413
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,426 2,295 1,238
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands1,261 2,030 1,095
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,153 1,855 1,001
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay927 1,493 805
East (E)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tierra Amarilla. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Atacama, Chile.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tierra Amarilla (You)Atacama12,898
CopiapóAtacama129,28013.0NNW
Tranque LautaroAtacama61.4SSE
CalderaAtacama16,15070.6NW
VallenarAtacama116.7S
Diego de AlmagroAtacama13,925121.6N
ChañaralAtacama129.7NNW
VallenarAtacama44,895132.7SSW
FreirinaAtacama6,038141.1SW
Alto del CarmenAtacama5,034145.5S
HuascoAtacama8,977145.8SW

🏆 Atacama City Rankings

How does Tierra Amarilla rank within Atacama? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Tierra Amarilla appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Copiapó129,280
Vallenar44,895
Caldera16,150
Diego de Almagro13,925
Tierra Amarilla ⭐12,898
Huasco8,977
Freirina6,038
Alto del Carmen5,034

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Copiapó34.30
Chañaral24.44
Vallenar12.61

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Copiapó3,769.10
Vallenar3,560.27
✈️ Nearest Airport
Desierto de Atacama Airport
IATA: CPO
56 km (35 mi) from Tierra Amarilla
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Atacama Cities
Tierra Amarilla ranks #5 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Tierra Amarilla? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Tierra Amarilla Sits on the Map

Tierra Amarilla sits inside Atacama, Chile and ranks #5 of 8 cities in Atacama by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Tierra Amarilla to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Tierra Amarilla outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Tierra Amarilla and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Tierra Amarilla against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Atacama city rankings

🌎 Beyond Tierra Amarilla: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tierra Amarilla and the countries closest to Tierra Amarilla by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Chile. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Tierra Amarilla, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Tierra Amarilla at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tierra Amarilla

If you're stringing together stops in Atacama, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tierra Amarilla — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Tierra Amarilla MapView the Tierra Amarilla map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Tierra Amarilla Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Atacama OverviewExplore the Atacama state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Chile Country DataGet complete Chile data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Tierra Amarilla

Which cities are closest to Tierra Amarilla?

See the Cities Near To Tierra Amarilla table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Atacama by population and density.

How is the distance from Tierra Amarilla to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tierra Amarilla and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Tierra Amarilla map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Tierra Amarilla will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Tierra Amarilla to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Tierra Amarilla?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tierra Amarilla. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Atacama city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Tierra Amarilla compare in size to the cities near it?

Tierra Amarilla ranks #5 of 8 cities in Atacama by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tierra Amarilla?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tierra Amarilla is Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO), about 56 km (35 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.