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Iquique, Chile
Tarapacá · Chile
Iquique is a large city in Tarapacá, Chile with a population of 199,587. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Iquique
Iquique is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal, which is part of the Atacama Desert. Its name comes from the Aymara Language: "Iki Iki," meaning "land of dreams." It has a population of 191,468 according to the 2017 census. It is also the main commune of Greater Iquique. The city developed during the heyday of the saltpetre mining in the Atacama Desert in the 19th century. Once a Peruvian city with a large Chilean population, it was conquered by Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Today it is one of only two free ports of Chile, the other one being Punta Arenas, in the country's far south.
People
Climate
| Population | 199,587 |
| Population Density | 24,701 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.2133°, -70.1503° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Tarapacá |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.0 inches (0 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Iquique
Iquique is a large city in Chile (Tarapacá) with a population of 199,587. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Iquique
Iquique has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 10 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.2133°N, 70.1503°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1877 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 2,385 | 148 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.6 m | 7 | 93 km |
| 1869 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1881 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 5 km |
| 1885 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 5 km |
| 1877 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 5 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 54 km |
| 2014 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olca-Paruma (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Wettest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Iquique has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Iquique
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Prat University | University | — | — |
| Facultad de Arquitectura UNAP | University | — | — |
| Universidad Arturo Prat Campus Huayquique | University | — | — |
| Universidad Bolivariana | University | — | — |
| Universidad Bolivariana | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Tarapacá | University | — | — |
| Universidad Santo Tomás | University | — | — |
Schools in Iquique
172+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Deportivo CODE | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Academia Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Capacitacion Laboral | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Conejito | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil mis primeros pasos 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Arusiña las Tarkas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Irqiillariy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Kunamasta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Nidos del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Mamiña | — | — | — | — |
| AuLa Hospitalaria San Sebastian de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Tratamiento Integral Los Tamarugos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de lenguaje Angeluz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Momentos Preciosos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Little College | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ñusta Kori | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Margaret Rose Garden | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hispano Italiano | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| J. I. Pukara | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Sociedad Educacional E Inversiones Flor del Lirío | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bulnes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Golden North School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Huantajaya | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil y Sala Cuna Amtiri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Padre Pio | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Tecnico Profesional de Adultos Coresol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Kerima | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Daely | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Francisco Forgione | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Mis Primeros Pasos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Inglés de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Thilda Portillo Olivares | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Los Patitos | — | — | — | — |
| Lobito Marino | — | — | — | — |
| Rayito de Sol | — | — | — | — |
| IKE IKE | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Universitario UNAP | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diocesano Obispo Labbe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Profesor Manuel Castro Ramos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bicentenario Domingo Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Presidente Aníbal Pinto Garmendia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio España | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Violeta Parra | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Comercial Baldomero Wolnitzky | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Elena Duvauchelle Cabezon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eduardo Llanos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Almirante Patricio Lynch | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Plácido Villarroel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio República de Croacia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paula Jaraquemada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Centenario | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Luis Cruz Martínez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Atenea | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Bernardo O'Higgins | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Politécnico José Gutiérrez de la Fuente | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Trinity College | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo CEIA Jose Alejandro Soria Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Arturo Prat | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Escasce | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio North College | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Javiera Carrera Verdugo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Superior Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Iquique Young School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Educacion Especial Flor del Inca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje Nube Y Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Deportivo CODE | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Samca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Academia Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Capacitacion Laboral | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Conejito | — | — | — | — |
| Cinderella´s School | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil mis primeros pasos 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sueño del Mañana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Laura | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Pucara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje "Nuevo Inti" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Arusiña las Tarkas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje VICTORIA | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Irqiillariy | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil del Ángel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Flor del Valle Especial de Lenguaje | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Kunamasta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Coanil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Nidos del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Uruchi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela audimed Los aromos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Mamiña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nimara | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formación Técnica Estatal de Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Hispano Británico | — | — | — | — |
| AuLa Hospitalaria San Sebastian de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Tratamiento Integral Los Tamarugos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de lenguaje Angeluz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Momentos Preciosos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Little College | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ñusta Kori | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Latinoamericano Las Pariñas | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Mandala Garden | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Reina | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Margaret Rose Garden | — | — | — | — |
| Kronos School | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Samca Arumanti | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hispano Italiano | — | — | — | — |
| Costa College | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lenguaje Monserrat Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Lorenzo de Tarapaca | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sinai | — | — | — | — |
| J. I. Pukara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Millaray | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jesus De Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Iki Aru | — | — | — | — |
| Sociedad Educacional E Inversiones Flor del Lirío | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela especial Isluga | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bulnes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Golden North School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Transtornos Audimed | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Transtornos de la Comunicación Santa Laura | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Little Sun | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Huantajaya | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Maran-Atha | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Monte Carmelo | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil y Sala Cuna Amtiri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Padre Pio | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Tecnico Profesional de Adultos Coresol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Kerima | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Lucia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Lenguaje Oasis del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Lenguaje Mi Rayito Del Solaz | — | — | — | — |
| Jardin Infantil Daely | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Francisco Forgione | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Mis Primeros Pasos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Lorenzo de Tarapacá | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Inglés de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Thilda Portillo Olivares | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bajo Molle | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Macaya | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Academia Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diego Portales | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Los Cóndores | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Basica Y Parv. Kronos School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Monte Sión | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Infantil Magia de Aprender | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Católico Nazaret | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hispano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Academia Sinai | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alturas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Simón Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Los Patitos | — | — | — | — |
| Lobito Marino | — | — | — | — |
| Rayito de Sol | — | — | — | — |
| IKE IKE | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mahatma Gandhi | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Universitario UNAP | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista de Iquique | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Antamara | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diocesano Obispo Labbe | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Humberstone | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Lirima | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Eagles College | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Profesor Manuel Castro Ramos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Iquique
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 Iquique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Corbeta Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Plata de Huantajaya | ||||
| Museo del Boxeo de Iquique | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Hernán Cortez | ||||
| Museo del Mar Jorge Tomicic | ||||
| Museo Escuela Domingo Santa María | ||||
| Museo Militar Tarapacá | ||||
| Museo Naval y Marítimo | ||||
| Museo Regional de Iquique |
Libraries in Iquique
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Alonso de Ercilla | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Iquique
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro Hospicio | |||||
| Agro Hospicio | |||||
| Feria Monumental | |||||
| Mercado de Iquique | |||||
| Terminal Agropecuario | |||||
| Terminal Agropecuario | |||||
| Terminal AgroSur | |||||
| Terminal AgroSur |
Hotels in Iquique
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Iquique
37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Iquique
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Iquique
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Iquique
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Iquique
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Iquique
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Iquique
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Iquique
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Iquique
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Iquique
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Iquique
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Iquique
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Iquique
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Iquique
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Iquique
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Iquique
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Iquique
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Aracena International Airport | IQQ | Large Airport |
| Canchones West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oficina Victoria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Iquique
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
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| Correos de Chile | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Iquique
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia Confraternidad Apostólica de Chile |
Explore Near Iquique
Quick Facts
Around Iquique
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Iquique
13 places within 15 km
- • Bellavista
- • Playa Bulnes
- • Faro Serrano
- • Cerro Aldea
- • Cerro Anzuelo
- • Cerro Covadonga
- • Cerro Esmeralda
- • Cerro Molle
- + 2 more
- • Sealions
- • Seals/Focas
- • Parque Tematico Aventura Amazonas
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Public Holidays in Chile
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Iquique
What is the population of Iquique?
Iquique has a population of 199,587 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 24,701 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Iquique?
Iquique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.