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Calama, Chile
Antofagasta · Chile
Calama is a large city in Antofagasta, Chile with a population of 166,334. Elevation: 7,464 ft (2,275 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calama
Calama is a city and commune in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It is the capital of El Loa Province, part of the Antofagasta Region. Calama is one of the driest cities in the world with average annual precipitation of just 5 mm (0.20 in). The River Loa, Chile's longest, flows through the city. Calama has a population of 147,886.
People
Climate
| Population | 166,334 |
| Population Density | 12,535 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.4567°, -68.9237° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Antofagasta |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.6 inches (16 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calama
Calama is a large city in Chile (Antofagasta) with a population of 166,334. The city sits at an elevation of 7,464 feet (2,275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Calama
Calama has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.2°C), the coldest is Jun (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 13 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4567°N, 68.9237°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1967 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | 1 | 103 km |
| 1948 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 9 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Pedro-San Pablo | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,142 m (20,151 ft) | 1960 | 84 km |
| Azufre, Cerro del | Stratovolcano | 5,846 m (19,180 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Sairecabur | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,971 m (19,590 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Licancabur | Stratovolcano | 5,916 m (19,409 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 159 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Tilocalar | Lava cone(es) | 3,109 m (10,200 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in |
Calama has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 47°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Calama
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIEP | College | - | , |
| INACAP | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Aconcagua | University | - | , |
| Universidad la República Calama | University | - | , |
Schools in Calama
63+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Basica Pedro Vergara Keller (E-42) | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Obispo Silva Lezaeta | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Radomiro Tomic | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Luis Cruz Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Ecuador | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Río Loa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonardo da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Basica Valentín Letelier (D-131) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Francia (F-53) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Vado de Topater (D-49) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Industrial Don Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Eleuterio Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Los Conejitos | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Diego Portales Palazuelos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Grecia (D-35) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Andrés Bello (E-31) | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Francisco de Aguirre (B-8) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica 21 de Mayo (F-41) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Parvularia Las Ardillas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ejercito de Salvacion | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Alberto Hurtado | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Obispo Silva Lezaeta | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Integral de Adultos C.E.I.A | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Bolivia (D-37) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Basica Emilio Sotomayor (D-45) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diferencial Loa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Párvulos Mickey Mouse | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Papelucho | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Basica Señora de la Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ecológico Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín Infantil Tamarugo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Calama | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Camino De Amor | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Los Enanitos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista de Calama | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Jesus de Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Capitan Rafael Torreblanca | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto ANTONIO VARAS | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Párvulos Tinkerbell | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educacion Diferencial Santa Cecilia | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ejercito de Salvacion, Catherine Booth | - | - | - | - |
| Soc Educacional Saint Patricks School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Calama | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Párvulos F-127 Quilla Antay | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Ignacio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lapicito De Color | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Licancabur | - | - | - | - |
| Loess School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Parvulos Llamito Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Párvulos E-120 Llamito Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Kamac Mayu (D-126) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Nicolás | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica República de Chile (D-54) | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Minero América (B-10) | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Jorge Alessandri A-27 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Claudio Arrau (D-32) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica John F. Kennedy (E-34) | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Bicentenario Politécnico Cesareo Aguirre Goyenechea (B-9) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Presidente Balmaceda (D-48) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Pablo II | - | - | - | - |
| Parvulo Río Loa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Chuquicamata | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de Ayquina | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calama
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Alegría del Transporte 90.7 FM | local radio, musica | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Calama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Historia Natural y Cultural del Desierto de Atacama |
Libraries in Calama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Tomás Paniri | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Modelo | |||||
| Feria Modelo | |||||
| Terminal Agropecuario de Calama |
Hotels in Calama
46 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calama
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Calama
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Calama
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Calama
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Calama
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Calama
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Calama
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Calama
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calama
10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calama
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calama
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Calama
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Calama
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Calama
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calama
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Loa Airport | CJC | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Calama
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| LATAM Cargo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calama
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral San Juan Bautista | |
| Cristo del Desierto | |
| Cristo Resucitado | |
| Iglesia Adventista del septimo dia | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Explore Near Calama
Quick Facts
Around Calama
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Calama
11 places within 15 km
- • Gigante de ChugChug
- • C. Llamas Norte
- • Cerro Calama
- • Cerro Genoveva
- • Cerro La Cruz
- • Cerro Llamas
- + 4 more
- • Dinosaurio Pterosaurio
🇨🇱 About Chile
Volcanoes Near Calama
Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Calama
What is the population of Calama?
Calama has a population of 166,334 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 12,535 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calama?
Calama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.