Coquimbo Region
The Coquimbo Region (Spanish: Región de Coquimbo, pronounced [koˈkimbo]) is one of Chile's 16 regions (first order administrative divisions). It is bordered by Atacama to the north, Valparaíso to the south, Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) north of the national capital, Santiago.
Coquimbo Region
Región de Coquimbo | |
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Region of Chile | |
Montage of Coquimbo Region | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Map of Coquimbo Región - Chile | |
| Coordinates: 29°54′28″S 70°15′15″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Capital | La Serena |
| Provinces | Elqui, Limarí, Choapa |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Lucía Pinto (UDI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40,579.9 km2 (15,668.0 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 7 |
| Highest elevation | 6,216 m (20,394 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2013 census) | |
| • Total | 742,178 |
| • Rank | 8 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Total | $11.237 billion (2014) |
| • Per capita | $14,800 (2014) |
| ISO 3166 code | CL-CO |
| HDI (2019) | 0.830 very high |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
The capital and largest city is La Serena. Other important cities include the seaport Coquimbo and the agricultural centre Ovalle.
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