Tocopilla, Chile

Antofagasta · Chile

Tocopilla is a small city in Antofagasta, Chile with a population of 24,247. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

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

24,247 Population 7,898/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Tocopilla

Tocopilla

Tocopilla is a city and commune in the Antofagasta Region, in the north of Chile. It is the capital of the province that bears the same name.

People

Population24,247
Density7,898/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population24,247
Population Density7,898 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates-22.0920°, -70.1979°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceAntofagasta
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (2 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocopilla

Tocopilla is a small city in Chile (Antofagasta) with a population of 24,247. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Tocopilla

Tocopilla has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 6 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.7° / 28.4° 0.6
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 14.2° / 28.6° 1.4
Mar 19.7°C / 68°F 13.7° / 28.2° 0.3
Apr 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 27.6° 0.4
May 17.3°C / 63°F 10.8° / 27.5° 0.3
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 9.4° / 26.6° 0.5
Jul 15°C / 59°F 7.6° / 25.9° 0.1
Aug 15.7°C / 60°F 8.3° / 27.1° 0.5
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.1° / 27.5° 1.0
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 27.5° 0.1
Nov 17.7°C / 64°F 10.8° / 27.2° 0.2
Dec 18.9°C / 66°F 12° / 27.6° 0.3
Tocopilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°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 121 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Chile avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density7,898/sq mi
Coordinates22.0920°S, 70.1979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jul 30, 1995 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M8.0 139 km
Aug 3, 1995 68 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 115 km
Jan 8, 2000 60 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile M6.4 120 km
Apr 3, 2014 79 km SW of Iquique, Chile M6.4 150 km
Jul 30, 1995 40 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.2 146 km
Jul 28, 2022 22 km NW of Tocopilla, Chile M6.1 23 km
Jan 2, 2025 84 km NNW of Calama, Chile M6.1 120 km
Aug 2, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M6.0 136 km
Jul 30, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 130 km
Jan 23, 2004 84 km NE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 111 km
Aug 28, 2001 42 km NNE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 42 km
Jul 3, 1996 30 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.9 144 km
Jul 10, 1997 100 km SW of Tocopilla, Chile M5.9 101 km
Aug 2, 1995 59 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 116 km
Jul 30, 1995 54 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 136 km
Jan 11, 2017 90 km SSE of Tocopilla, Chile M5.8 91 km
Oct 16, 1995 44 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.7 133 km
Aug 3, 1995 77 km N of Antofagasta, Chile M5.7 98 km
Feb 12, 2014 16 km NE of Calama, Chile M5.6 146 km
Jul 30, 1995 77 km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.6 124 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 73 km
1995 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 3.0 m 3 139 km
2007 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.3 m 2 36 km
1967 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - 1 84 km
1948 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Pedro-San Pablo (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pedro-San Pablo Stratovolcano(es) 6,142 m (20,151 ft) 1960 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Tocopilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tocopilla

12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pablo Neruda E-3 - - - -
Liceo Politecnico Diego Portales - - - -
Escuela Carlos Condell de la Haza - - - -
Escuela Estados Unidos de Norteamerica - - - -
Escuela Arturo Prat E-12 - - - -
Escuela Especial Pedro Aguirre Cerda - - - -
Escuela Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme - - - -
Escuela Mecano - - - -
Colegio Sagrada Familia - - - -
Escuela Gabriela Mistral D-137 - - - -
Liceo Domingo Latrille - - - -
Escuela Arturo Prat Chacon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tocopilla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Definitiva 80s AAC+ 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Tocopilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caleta Tocopilla

Hotels in Tocopilla

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Descanso Codelco Tocopilla
Hotel Emilia
Hotel Galvarino
hotel Isidora

Restaurants in Tocopilla

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Moai

Theatres in Tocopilla

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Andrés Pérez

Monuments in Tocopilla

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Piedra
Piedra del Camello

Veterinaries in Tocopilla

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ecovet
Tocopet

Bus Stations in Tocopilla

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses Tocopilla

Gas Stations in Tocopilla

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copec
Shell

Banks in Tocopilla

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCI
State Bank

Gyms in Tocopilla

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Techado Escolar

Golf Courses in Tocopilla

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Tocopilla

Stadiums & Teams in Tocopilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocopilla

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barriles AirportTOQMedium Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tocopilla

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
CorreosChile Tocopilla

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tocopilla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Marcelino Champagnat
Iglesia Sagrado Corazon

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Tocopilla

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Tocopilla.

Name Year Description
Cobija 1892

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Area
8.0 km² (3.1 mi²)
Founded
1967
Website
imtocopilla.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 Tocopilla

What is the population of Tocopilla?

Tocopilla has a population of 24,247 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 7,898 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocopilla?

Tocopilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.

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