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Copiapó, Chile
Atacama · Chile
Copiapó is a large city in Atacama, Chile with a population of 129,280. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Copiapó
Copiapó is a city and commune in northern Chile, located about 65 kilometers east of the coastal town of Caldera. Founded on 8 December 1744, it is the capital of Copiapó Province and Atacama Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 129,280 |
| Population Density | 9,764 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.3674°, -70.3322° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Atacama |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.3 inches (8 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Copiapó
Copiapó is a large city in Chile (Atacama) with a population of 129,280. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Copiapó
Copiapó has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 24 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3674°N, 70.3322°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 10 | 3 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 113 km |
| 1819 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1983 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 95 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Copiapó has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Copiapó
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formación Técnica Santo Tomás | University | — | — |
| INACAP | University | — | — |
| Instituto Profesional IPLACEX | College | — | — |
| Universidad de Atacama | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Atacama | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Atacama (Campus Cordillera) | University | — | — |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | — | — |
Schools in Copiapó
64+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnico Profesional | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Almenar | — | — | — | — |
| San Francisco de la Selva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bruno Zavala Fredes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bernardo O'Higgins | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola Italiana Giuseppe Verdi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pukará | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isabel Peña Morales | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Agustin de Atacama | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cervantino | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Agustin basico | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Mercedes Fritis Mackenney | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Estandartes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Canteras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las brisas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Vicente Sepúlveda Rojo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela san Vicvente de Paul | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista de Copiapó | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Tecnológico de Copiapó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jesús Fernández Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Héroes de Atacama | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio las Canteras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedro Leon Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jose Manso de Velazco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Cruz Martinez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Comercial | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alicanto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rudecindo Armando Peña Carrasco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Don Bosco de Copiapo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Católico Atacama | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Trastorno del Lenguaje Rayito De Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica MIGUEL ZAMBRANO RODRIGUEZ | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Heroes de Atacama | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje tella Maris Copiapó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Qupa Yapu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abraham Sepulveda Pizarro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Sagrado Corazon | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Capianni | — | — | — | — |
| Centro eduacional Victoria Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Joseph Waldorf | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Edwin Latorre Rivero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Totoral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje De Colores | — | — | — | — |
| Centro De Desarrollo Del Lenguaje Manuel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Flora Normilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Industrial Salesiana Cristo Redentor | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politécnico Belén | — | — | — | — |
| Centro De Educacion Integrada De Adultos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela especial hospitalaria. Hospital San Jose Del Cabo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial De Lenguaje Rayito De Sol II | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Artes Marta Colvin | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Católico Atacama | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Comercial Alejandro Rivera Díaz | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo José Antonio Carvajal | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Música Hugo Garrido Gaete | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Maria Luz Lanza Pizarro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laura Robles Silva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Polivalente El Palomar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica el Palomar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Lorenzo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Chañar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Copiapó
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nostalgica | 80s, copiapo | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Maray | atacama, deportes | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CLUB DANCE CHILE | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Nostalgica | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Copiapó
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Histórico Militar de Copiapó | ||||
| Museo Mineralógico | ||||
| Museo Minero de Tierra Amarilla | ||||
| Museo Regional de Atacama |
Libraries in Copiapó
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UDA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Regional de Atacama | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Rómulo Mandiola Muñoz | 0.0 |
Hotels in Copiapó
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Copiapó
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Copiapó
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Copiapó
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Copiapó
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Copiapó
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Copiapó
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Copiapó
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Copiapó
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Copiapó
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Copiapó
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Copiapó
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Copiapó
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Copiapó
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Copiapó
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Copiapó
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Desierto de Atacama Airport | CPO | Medium Airport |
| Caldera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Perales Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Copiapó
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile | |
| Pullman Go |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Copiapó
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Cristo Resucitado | |
| Catedral de Copiapó | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Ultimos Dias | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jeohova's Wittnesses | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Ntra. Sra. de la Esperanza | |
| Pimiento Antiguo | |
| Santuario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | |
| Santuario Santa Gemita |
Explore Near Copiapó
Quick Facts
Around Copiapó
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Copiapó
14 places within 15 km
- • Villa Viña de Cristo
- • Cerro Bramador
- • Cerro Capis
- • Cerro Capis Chico
- • Cerro Chancho Chico
- • Cerro Chanchoquin
- + 7 more
- • Mirador Paipote
🇨🇱 About Chile
Public Holidays in Chile
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Copiapó
What is the population of Copiapó?
Copiapó has a population of 129,280 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 9,764 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Copiapó?
Copiapó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.3 inches.