Copiapó Postal Codes, Atacama Chile

Postal codes for Copiapó range from 1530000 to 1580000 in Atacama, Chile. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Copiapó, choose from the communes listed below.

Communes in Copiapó

Copiapó on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Copiapó 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 Copiapó

Key Facts

Copiapó is a commune and the capital city of the Copiapó Province in Chile's Atacama Region. Located in the northern part of Chile's central valley, approximately 800 kilometers north of Santiago, Copiapó serves as the administrative, commercial, and cultural hub of the Atacama Region. The commune covers an area of approximately 16,681 square kilometers and has a population of around 185,000 people, making it the most populous urban center in the region. Copiapó is divided into several districts and neighborhoods that facilitate local governance and community organization. Historically significant as the site of Chile's first railway in 1851 and the center of the 19th-century silver mining boom, the city has evolved into a modern urban center while maintaining its mining heritage. Today, Copiapó serves as the gateway to the Atacama Desert and supports various economic activities including mining, agriculture in the Copiapó River valley, and growing tourism. To access detailed postal code information for Copiapó's various districts and neighborhoods, users can navigate through the specific sub-regional listings available on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

* Tierra Amarilla

* Caldera

* Chañaral

* Diego de Almagro

* Vallenar

* Alto del Carmen