Colchane
Colchane is a Chilean village and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region.
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Flag Coat of arms Map of Colchane in Tarapacá Region Colchane Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates: 19°17′S 68°38′W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Tarapacá |
| Province | Tamarugal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Alcalde | Javier García Choque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,015.6 km2 (1,550.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,702 m (12,146 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Total | 1,290 |
| • Density | 0.32/km2 (0.83/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 0 |
| • Rural | 1,649 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 910 |
| • Women | 739 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | (+56) 5 |
The commune is located in the Andean altiplano, bordering Bolivia. It also includes the localities of Isluga, Enquelga, Cariquima and Chijo.
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