Current Date And Time In Atacama, Chile
Sunday, 21 June 2026
05:03:00 CLT
Capital: CopiapĂł
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 284,992
Area: 75,176.20 km²
State Code: AT
Find states and regions closest to Atacama in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Chile and South America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Chile
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 Atacama from our regional database:
| Capital City | CopiapĂł |
| Total Population | 284,992 |
| Land Area | 75,176 km² |
| Population Density | 1.64 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -27.5661° N |
| Center Longitude | -70.0503° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,498 m (4,916 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Coquimbo Region | 211 mi | 339 km | 183 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| La Rioja | 232 mi | 374 km | 202 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Catamarca | 268 mi | 431 km | 233 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Antofagasta | 271 mi | 437 km | 236 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| San Juan | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tucuman | 302 mi | 485 km | 262 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Salta | 345 mi | 556 km | 300 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Valparaiso | 346 mi | 557 km | 300 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Santiago del Estero | 354 mi | 570 km | 308 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Mendoza | 375 mi | 603 km | 325 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Atacama by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Atacama supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 476 mi | 766 km | 413 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Uruguay | 927 mi | 1,493 km | 805 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Paraguay | 1,153 mi | 1,855 km | 1,001 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Falkland Islands | 1,261 mi | 2,030 km | 1,095 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 1,426 mi | 2,295 km | 1,238 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Atacama. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atacama (You) | Chile | 284,992 | 75,176 | 1.64 |
| Coquimbo Region | Chile | 687,806 | 40,580 | 9.02 |
| La Rioja | Argentina | 384,607 | 89,680 | 1.73 |
| Catamarca | Argentina | 429,556 | 102,602 | 1.63 |
| Antofagasta | Chile | 530,879 | 126,049 | 2.24 |
| San Juan | Argentina | 818,234 | 89,651 | 4.01 |
| Tucuman | Argentina | 1,703,186 | 22,524 | 41.68 |
| Salta | Argentina | 1,440,672 | 155,488 | 4.25 |
| Valparaiso | Chile | — | 16,396 | — |
| Santiago del Estero | Argentina | 1,054,028 | 136,351 | 5.09 |
| Mendoza | Argentina | 2,014,533 | 148,827 | 7.14 |
How does Atacama rank within Chile? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Atacama appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Maule Region | 955,048 |
| Los Lagos Region | 767,714 |
| Coquimbo Region | 687,806 |
| Antofagasta | 530,879 |
| Los RĂos Region | 364,183 |
| Atacama ⭐ | 284,992 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 213,595 |
| Aysén | 94,271 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Region of Magallanes | 132,291 |
| Antofagasta | 126,049 |
| Aysén | 108,494 |
| Atacama ⭐ | 75,176 |
| Los Lagos Region | 48,584 |
| Tarapacá | 42,226 |
| Coquimbo Region | 40,580 |
| Araucania | 31,842 |
| Maule Region | 30,296 |
| Biobio | 23,890 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Los RĂos Region | 9.94 |
| Coquimbo Region | 9.02 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 6.81 |
| Los Lagos Region | 5.00 |
| Antofagasta | 2.24 |
| Atacama ⭐ | 1.64 |
| Aysén | 0.30 |
Atacama is a state or region within Chile in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Atacama is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Atacama by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Chile page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Atacama using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Atacama.
Knowing the distance from Atacama to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Chile. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Atacama map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Atacama to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Atacama table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Atacama below the states table, or compare all Chile states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Chile state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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