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Copiapó

City in Chile
Copiapó is a city in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert. It prospered after silver was found at nearby Chañarcillo in the 19th century. Landmarks from that period include the neoclassical Copiapó Cathedral, with a distinctive 3-tiered tower. Nearby,...
Elevation: 1,280′
Population: 175,162 (2017)
Postal code: 1530000
Area code: (+56) 52
Climate: BWk
Region: Atacama