Chañaral Postal Codes, Atacama Chile

Postal codes for Chañaral range from 1490000 to 1500000 in Atacama, Chile. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Chañaral, choose from the communes listed below.

Communes in Chañaral

Chañaral on the Map

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

What to Know About Chañaral

Key Facts

Chañaral is a coastal commune and city located in the Chañaral Province of the Atacama Region in northern Chile. Situated approximately 167 kilometers north of the regional capital Copiapó, Chañaral occupies a strategic position along the Pacific coastline, nestled between the arid Atacama Desert to the east and the vast ocean to the west. The commune covers an area of approximately 5,772 square kilometers and has a population of around 12,000 residents, making it one of the smaller but historically significant settlements in the region. Chañaral is administratively divided into several districts and serves as the capital of its namesake province. Historically, the area developed around mining activities, particularly copper extraction, and today maintains its economic ties to mining while also developing tourism based on its unique desert-coastal environment and proximity to Pan de Azúcar National Park. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all sub-regions within the Chañaral commune.

Neighboring Regions

* Diego de Almagro

* Caldera