María Elena Postal Codes: 1360000 | Tocopilla, Antofagasta
The Postal Codes (Códigos postales) for María Elena is 1360000 in Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Tocopilla, Chile. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within María Elena.
Postal Codes for Places in María Elena
Showing 1 places in María Elena. Last verified with official records on May 2, 2026.
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María Elena, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, 1360000
CHILE
María Elena on the Map
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María Elena Quick Facts
| Country | Chile (CL) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Chile → Antofagasta → Tocopilla |
| Postal Code | 1360000 |
| Region | Antofagasta |
| Provinces | Tocopilla |
| ISO Codes | CL / CHL / 152 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .cl |
| Coordinates | -22.345149, -69.661804 |
| Places | 1 |
What to Know About María Elena
Key Facts
María Elena is a commune and town located in the Tocopilla Province within the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. Situated in the heart of the Atacama Desert, María Elena lies approximately 220 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Tocopilla and about 1,200 kilometers north of Santiago. This remote desert community covers an area of approximately 12,000 square kilometers and has a population of around 7,500 residents, making it one of the most isolated urban settlements in Chile. The town was originally established in the 1920s as a company town for the nitrate mining industry and represents one of the last remaining oficinas salitreras (nitrate offices) that once dominated the region's economy. María Elena is administratively divided into several sectors that serve both residential and industrial functions, with the town center containing essential services, schools, and community facilities. As the primary urban center in its immediate area, María Elena serves as a crucial hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for the surrounding desert territory and its residents.
Neighboring Regions
- Tocopilla
- Calama
- Mejillones