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Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Alto Hospicio, Chile

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:18:49 CLT
State: Tarapacá
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 142,086
District: Provincia de Iquique

📍 Cities Near To Alto Hospicio


Find cities, states and countries closest to Alto Hospicio in Tarapacá, 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 Alto Hospicio.

📍 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio from our regional database:

State / RegionTarapacá
DistrictProvincia de Iquique
Total Population142,086
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.2687° N
Center Longitude-70.1049° E
Elevation544 m (1,785 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
Population Rank in Tarapacá#2 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baquedano Baquedano24 39 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Camarones Camarones53 86 46
East (E)
National Flag Of Camarones Camarones88 142 77
North (N)
National Flag Of Camiña Camiña79 128 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chanavayita Chanavayita31 49 27
South (S)
National Flag Of Colchane Colchane117 189 102
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cuya Cuya77 123 67
North (N)
National Flag Of Huara Huara29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Iquique Iquique5 8 4
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of La Tirana La Tirana29 47 26
East (E)
National Flag Of Matilla Matilla51 82 44
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pica Pica52 84 46
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pozo Almonte Pozo Almonte21 33 18
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To Alto Hospicio


States and regions closest to Tarapacá (home state of Alto Hospicio), 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 Antofagasta264 424 229
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Apurímac Department Apurímac Department470 756 408
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa277 446 241
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region92 148 80
North (N)
National Flag Of Beni Department Beni Department481 775 418
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chuquisaca Department Chuquisaca Department348 561 302
East (E)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba310 499 269
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department435 701 378
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jujuy Jujuy283 456 246
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department340 548 296
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Alto Hospicio


Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from Alto Hospicio'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 Alto Hospicio. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tarapacá, Chile.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Alto Hospicio (You)Tarapacá142,086
IquiqueTarapacá199,5877.8NW
Pozo AlmonteTarapacá16,87833.3E
BaquedanoTarapacá58739.4ENE
HuaraTarapacá2,85846.1NE
La TiranaTarapacá83747.3E
ChanavayitaTarapacá60349.3S
MatillaTarapacá58382.1ESE
PicaTarapacá9,29684.4ESE
CamaronesTarapacá85.6E
CuyaArica y Parinacota Region166123.5N

🏆 Tarapacá City Rankings

How does Alto Hospicio rank within Tarapacá? 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 Alto Hospicio appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Iquique199,587
Alto Hospicio ⭐142,086
Pozo Almonte16,878
Pica9,296
Huara2,858
Colchane1,728
Camiña1,335
La Tirana837
Chanavayita603
Baquedano587

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Iquique20.94
Pozo Almonte5.49

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Iquique9,531.38
Pozo Almonte3,074.32
✈️ Nearest Airport
Diego Aracena International Airport
IATA: IQQ
31 km (19 mi) from Alto Hospicio
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 Tarapacá Cities
Alto Hospicio ranks #2 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Alto Hospicio? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Alto Hospicio Sits on the Map

Alto Hospicio sits inside Tarapacá, Chile and ranks #2 of 11 cities in Tarapacá 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 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Alto Hospicio against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tarapacá city rankings

🌎 Beyond Alto Hospicio: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Alto Hospicio and the countries closest to Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio, 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 Alto Hospicio at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Alto Hospicio

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Alto Hospicio MapView the Alto Hospicio map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Alto Hospicio Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Tarapacá OverviewExplore the Tarapacá 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 Alto Hospicio

Which cities are closest to Alto Hospicio?

See the Cities Near To Alto Hospicio 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 Tarapacá by population and density.

How is the distance from Alto Hospicio to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Alto Hospicio. 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 Tarapacá city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Alto Hospicio compare in size to the cities near it?

Alto Hospicio ranks #2 of 11 cities in Tarapacá 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 Alto Hospicio?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Alto Hospicio is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), about 31 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.