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Huara, Chile

Tarapacá · Chile

Huara is a small town in Tarapacá, Chile with a population of 2,858. Elevation: 3,648 ft (1,112 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2,858 Population 1,348/sq mi density
3,648 ft Elevation 1,112 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
0.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Huara

Huara is a Chilean town and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region. It is located 45 km (28 mi) or northeast of Iquique. The village is crossed by the Pan-American Highway and is the crossing point for the road that goes to Oruro in Bolivia. This road also serves as access to the Atacama Giant site and the Volcán Isluga National Park.

People

Population2,858
Density1,348/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain0.2 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Population2,858
Population Density1,348 / sq mi
Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Coordinates-19.9963°, -69.7721°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceTarapacá
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation0.2 inches (6 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huara

Huara is a small town in Chile (Tarapacá) with a population of 2,858. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet (1,112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Huara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Chile avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,348/sq mi
Coordinates-19.9963°N, 69.7721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
99% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 1, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M8.2 113 km
Jun 13, 2005 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M7.8 60 km
Apr 3, 2014 53 km SW of Iquique, Chile M7.7 99 km
Apr 1, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.9 123 km
Mar 16, 2014 63 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.7 97 km
Nov 30, 1999 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.6 137 km
Apr 3, 2014 45 km WSW of Iquique, Chile M6.5 91 km
Nov 13, 2009 92 km N of Iquique, Chile M6.5 88 km
Mar 17, 2014 79 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 116 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 123 km
Jul 24, 2001 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile M6.4 82 km
Apr 4, 2014 70 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 117 km
Mar 23, 2014 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile M6.3 118 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M6.3 34 km
Jan 21, 2018 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.3 129 km
Mar 24, 2008 125 km E of Iquique, Chile M6.2 85 km
Mar 22, 2014 90 km WNW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 118 km
Apr 11, 2014 71 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.2 117 km
Apr 17, 2009 77 km NNW of Iquique, Chile M6.1 87 km
Apr 2, 2011 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile M5.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.6 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 4.6 m 7 113 km
1869 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 2.0 m 65 km
1881 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.4 m 41 km
1885 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 41 km
1877 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 41 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.7 m 99 km
2014 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olca-Paruma Stratovolcano(es) 5,705 m (18,717 ft) Unknown 176 km
Pampa Luxsar Volcanic field 5,543 m (18,186 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Huara has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Huara
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Radio Stations near Huara

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raxies FM edm, electro AAC
Radio UNAP 101.9 radio universitaria, university radio MP3 128 kbps
RadioMiX 80s, remixes AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Municipal Iquique 93.3 FM entretenimiento, information MP3 96 kbps
Vilas Radio 100.1 MP3 256 kbps
Radio Municipal Iquique MP3 96 kbps
Vilas Radio 98.1 MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PAULINA MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Huara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio Oficinas Salitreras Humberstone y Santa Laura

Libraries in Huara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Huara 3400.0

Restaurants in Huara

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmelita
Mollo

Monuments in Huara

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia de Huara

Clinics in Huara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Doctor Amador Neghme

Shopping Malls in Huara

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Chinita

Airports Near Huara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diego Aracena International AirportIQQLarge Airport
Canchones West AirportSmall Airport
Oficina Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Huara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Huara

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Meteorites
3
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
1,561 m (5,122 ft)
Area
10,474.6 km² (4,043.2 mi²)
Founded
1885
Website
imhuara.cl/

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huara

What is the population of Huara?

Huara has a population of 2,858 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 1,348 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huara?

Huara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.

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