Atacama Region

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

This article is about the Atacama Region; for the desert, see Atacama Desert.

Coordinates: 27°22′S 70°19′W / 27.367°S 70.317°W

The III Atacama Region Region (Spanish: III Región de Atacama) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. The southern portion of the Atacama Desert is in the region; the rest of the desert is in the other regions to the north (Norte Grande natural region).

The capital of the region is the city of Copiapó; it is at 806 km (501 mi) north of Santiago, the capital of country.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the Atacama Region?

A: The III Atacama Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It includes the southern portion of the Atacama Desert.

Q: Where is the Atacama Region located?

A: The Atacama Region is located at coordinates 27°22′S 70°19′W / 27.367°S 70.317°W / -27.367; -70.317 .

Q: What is the capital of the region?

A: The capital of the region is Copiapó, which is 806 km (501 mi) north of Santiago, Chile's capital city.

Q: How many regions does Chile have?

A: Chile has 15 first order administrative divisions or regions in total.

Q: Is all of the Atacama Desert in this region?

A: No, only the southern portion of the desert lies within this region, while other parts are located in other regions to its north (Norte Grande natural region).

Q: What are some geographical coordinates for this region?

A:The geographical coordinates for this region are 27°22′S 70°19′W / 27.367°S 70.317°W / -27.367; -70.317 .