La Serena Postal Codes, Elqui, Coquimbo Chile

Postal codes for La Serena range from 1700000 to 1700040 in Coquimbo, Elqui, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within La Serena.

La Serena on the Map

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

What to Know About La Serena

Key Facts

La Serena is a city and commune located in the Elqui Province of Chile's Coquimbo Region. Situated approximately 470 kilometers north of Santiago along Chile's Pacific coastline, La Serena serves as the capital of both the Elqui Province and the Coquimbo Region. With an estimated population of around 221,000 residents, it stands as Chile's second oldest city after Santiago, founded in 1544 by Spanish conquistador Juan Bohón. The city covers an area of approximately 1,893 square kilometers, encompassing both urban and rural territories. La Serena is administratively divided into multiple districts and neighborhoods, with the commune structure including both the urban center and surrounding rural areas. The city is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, featuring numerous historic churches and buildings that have earned it the nickname 'The City of Churches.' As the regional capital, La Serena serves as the primary administrative, commercial, and cultural hub for northern Chile, while also being a major tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, astronomical observatories, and proximity to the Elqui Valley's wine and pisco production regions. For those seeking postal services and administrative information, La Serena's commune structure provides access to detailed postal code data for its various districts and neighborhoods.

Neighboring Regions

* Coquimbo

* Andacollo

* Vicuña

* La Higuera