Quillagua
Quillagua is a city in Chile with a population of about 141.
ChileSmall town🏆 #272 most populated in Chile🕐 America/Santiago
Quillagua is an oasis at about 800 m (2,600 ft) altitude in the Tocopilla Province, in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. It is a part of the commune of María Elena. The Loa River is crossed by the Pan-American Highway in this area. According to the Dirección Meteorológica de Chile, Quillagua is drier than Arica and thus it is the driest place on Earth. This is also recognized by Guinness World Records.
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About Quillagua
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| Explore | 03 |
| Population | 141 |
| Local currency | CLP |
| Coordinates | -21.6575, -69.5347 |
| Time zone | America/Santiago |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 1,317 km · Santiago |
| Population (Chile) | #272 most populated in Chile |
| Where on Earth | 21°39′27″S · 69°32′5″W |
| Hemisphere | S · W |
| Distance to the equator | 2,411 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 7,608 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 94% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Campos dos Goytacazes (Brazil) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 21.66, 110.47 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| São Paulo | 2,357 km |
| New York | 6,951 km |
| Los Angeles | 8,056 km |
| London | 10,552 km |
| Paris | 10,568 km |
| Cairo | 12,185 km |