María Elena, Chile

Antofagasta · Chile

María Elena is a small city in Antofagasta, Chile with a population of 6,457. Elevation: 4,127 ft (1,258 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,457 Population
4,127 ft Elevation 1,258 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About María Elena

María Elena

María Elena is a Chilean town and commune in Tocopilla Province, Antofagasta Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 4,593 and has an area of 12,197.2 km2 (4,709 sq mi).

People

Population6,457

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Population6,457
Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Coordinates-22.3445°, -69.6618°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceAntofagasta
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (2 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About María Elena

María Elena is a small city in Chile (Antofagasta) with a population of 6,457. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet (1,258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

María Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Chile avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Coordinates22.3445°S, 69.6618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 30, 1995 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M8.0 128 km
Aug 3, 1995 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 124 km
Jan 8, 2000 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 103 km
Mar 4, 2010 66 km ENE of Calama, Chile M6.3 138 km
Jul 30, 1995 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 148 km
Jul 27, 2022 Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 113 km
Jul 28, 2022 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile M6.1 84 km
Jan 2, 2025 84 km NNW of Calama, Chile M6.1 91 km
Mar 6, 2025 98 km S of Calama, Chile M6.0 127 km
Jun 10, 2015 50 km E of Calama, Chile M6.0 127 km
Aug 2, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 143 km
Jul 3, 1996 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 138 km
Mar 2, 1999 37 km NW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile M5.9 126 km
Nov 21, 1999 79 km N of Calama, Chile M5.9 112 km
Jan 23, 2004 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 82 km
Aug 28, 2001 42 km NNE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 83 km
Jul 10, 1997 100 km SW of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 134 km
Jul 30, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 121 km
Aug 23, 2013 39 km ENE of Calama, Chile M5.8 110 km
Nov 14, 1993 38 km ESE of Calama, Chile M5.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 2,385 128 km
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m 3 128 km
2007 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 2 26 km
1967 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1 74 km
1948 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-San Pablo Stratovolcano(es) 6,142 m (20,151 ft) 1960 140 km
Azufre, Cerro del Stratovolcano 5,846 m (19,180 ft) Unknown 159 km
Sairecabur Stratovolcano(es) 5,971 m (19,590 ft) Unknown 187 km
Licancabur Stratovolcano 5,916 m (19,409 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

María Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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Schools in María Elena

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Maria Elena - - - -
Escuela Arturo Pérez Canto - - - -
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Radio Stations near María Elena

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in María Elena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Juguee Pampino
Museo del Salitre

Farmers Markets in María Elena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Redonda
Mercado de María Elena

Hotels in María Elena

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Minero Pampinos SQM
Residencia Guggenheim

Cafes in María Elena

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shanks System

Theatres in María Elena

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro María Elena

Clinics in María Elena

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM María Elena

Train Stations in María Elena

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chacance
Miraje

Gas Stations in María Elena

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec

Banks in María Elena

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrediChile
State Bank

Stadiums & Teams in María Elena

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Airports Near María Elena

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barriles AirportTOQMedium Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in María Elena

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Churches & Religious Organizations in María Elena

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Rafael Arcángel, María Elena

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Meteorites Near María Elena

2 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near María Elena.

Name Year Description
Maria Elena (1935) 1935
Rica Aventura 1910

UFO Sightings Near María Elena

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near María Elena.

Name Year Description
Maria elena (chile) 2006 Seven Tetrahedral UFOs seen over Chile

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
1,155 m (3,790 ft)
Area
12,197.2 km² (4,708.1 mi²)
Founded
1920
Postal Code
1360000
Website
imme.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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What is the population of María Elena?

María Elena has a population of 6,457 residents and is located in Chile..

What is the weather like in María Elena?

María Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

Tocopilla 24,247 pop · 38.5 mi Sierra Gorda 1,069 pop · 43.6 mi Calama 157,575 pop · 47.8 mi Mejillones 14,084 pop · 72.3 mi
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