Huara
Huara is a Chilean town and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region. It is located 45 km (28 mi) or (75 km (47 mi) by road) northeast of Iquique. The village is crossed by the Pan-American Highway and is the crossing point for the road that goes to Oruro in Bolivia. This road also serves as access to the Atacama Giant site and the Volcán Isluga National Park.
Huara | |
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Coat of arms Map of Huara in Tarapacá Region Huara Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates: 19°59′S 69°47′W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Tarapacá |
| Province | Tamarugal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,474.6 km2 (4,044.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • Total | 2,129 |
| • Density | 0.20/km2 (0.53/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 0 |
| • Rural | 2,599 |
| Sex | |
| • Male | 1499 |
| • Female | 1100 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | (+56) 5 |
| Website | www |
The commune also comprises the Pisagua and Tarapacá hamlets.
Huara was badly damaged during an earthquake in 2005.
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