Atacama Postal Codes, Chile

Postal codes for Atacama range from 1490000 to 1650000 in Chile. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Atacama, choose from the provinces listed below.

Provinces in Atacama

Atacama on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Atacama region in Chile. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Atacama

Key Facts

Atacama is a region located in northern Chile, stretching along the Pacific coast and extending inland to the Andes Mountains. It is situated approximately 800 kilometers north of Santiago, Chile's capital, and borders Argentina to the east. Covering an area of approximately 75,176 square kilometers, Atacama is one of Chile's 16 administrative regions and is renowned for being home to the Atacama Desert, considered the driest non-polar desert in the world. The region has a population of around 286,000 people, with its capital and largest city being Copiapó. Atacama is divided into three provinces: Chañaral, Copiapó, and Huasco, which are further subdivided into nine communes. The region's unique geography includes coastal areas, the hyper-arid desert plateau, and the high-altitude Andes, creating diverse ecosystems despite the extreme aridity. Economically, Atacama is significant for its mining industry, particularly copper and gold extraction, as well as growing tourism focused on its otherworldly landscapes, astronomical observatories, and archaeological sites. This region serves as an important administrative unit for organizing and accessing postal code information across its various municipalities and communes.

Neighboring Regions

* Antofagasta

* Coquimbo