Vallenar
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Coordinates: 28 ° 34 ′ S , 70 ° 45 ′ W Vallenar on the map of Chile
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| Basic data | ||
| Country | Chile | |
| region | 03-Atacama | |
| City foundation | 1789 | |
| Residents | 51,917 (2017) | |
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| Detailed data | ||
| surface | 7084 km 2 | |
| Population density | 7 people / km 2 | |
| height | 441 m | |
| Post Code | 1610000 | |
| Time zone | UTC -3 | |
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Vallenar is a city in Chile in the Región de Atacama . It has around 51,917 inhabitants (as of 2017).
geography
Vallenar is located 145 km south of the city of Copiapó and is the capital of the province of Huasco . The city is located on the Río Huasco at an altitude of around 380 m.
The climate is very dry and desert-like (31 mm rain / year).
history
Vallenar was founded on January 5th, 1789 by the Irishman Ambrosio O'Higgins . Ambrosio O'Higgins was the father of the first Supremo Director of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins .
On November 10, 1922 , the city was badly damaged by a very severe earthquake .
Attractions
The Llanos de Challe (National Park) with its 457 km² is located 60 km northwest of the city . The national park offers the typical flora and fauna of the desert-like environment (e.g. cacti , many species of birds , guanacos and reptiles ). The national reserve Reserva Nacional Pingüino de Humboldt lies 48 km to the southwest . With its 8.5 km² it is very small and lies on the Pacific. Here you can watch Humboldt penguins .
The city itself is criss-crossed by avenues of palm trees and historic buildings. The Museo de Huasco shows the regional history.
economy
The city lives mainly from agriculture and mining ( iron ore ). Tourism also plays an important role. There are a number of wine-growing areas around the city . Agriculture depends heavily on the water supply from the Río Huasco . In the south of the great lies Santa Juana - Reservoir .
sons and daughters of the town
- Carlos Walker Martínez (1842–1905), author and politician
gallery
View of Vallenar
City panorama north
City panorama south
Individual evidence
- ↑ Censo 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2018 .