What is the Atacama Region?
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 .
