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Tierra Amarilla, Chile
Atacama · Chile
Tierra Amarilla is a small city in Atacama, Chile with a population of 12,898. Elevation: 1,644 ft (501 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla is a Chilean commune and city in Copiapó Province, Atacama Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 12,898 and has an area of 11,191 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,898 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.4663°, -70.2626° |
| 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 Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla is a small city in Chile (Atacama) with a population of 12,898. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet (501 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 Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla 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 | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 5,764.8 sq mi (14,930.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.4663°N, 70.2626°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 | 16 km |
| 1922 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 5.5 m | 700 | 100 km |
| 1819 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1983 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 108 km |
| 1903 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ojos del Salado, Nevados (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 175 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 |
Tierra Amarilla 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").
Schools in Tierra Amarilla
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Paul Harris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hernán Márquez Huerta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Uribe Orrego | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Fernando Ariztía Ruiz de Paipote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hernan Marquez Huerta | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Estación | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Marta Emiliana Aguilar Zerón F41 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela F-40 Victor Manuel Sánchez Cabañas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tierra Amarilla
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 Tierra Amarilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Histórico Militar de Copiapó | ||||
| Museo Mineralógico | ||||
| Museo Minero de Tierra Amarilla | ||||
| Museo Regional de Atacama |
Libraries in Tierra Amarilla
| 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 |
Theatres in Tierra Amarilla
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tierra Amarilla
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tierra Amarilla
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tierra Amarilla
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tierra Amarilla
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tierra Amarilla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tierra Amarilla
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 Tierra Amarilla
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tierra Amarilla
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Loreto | |
| Salón de Reino de los Testigos de Jehova |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tierra Amarilla
What is the population of Tierra Amarilla?
Tierra Amarilla has a population of 12,898 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,764.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tierra Amarilla?
Tierra Amarilla 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.