Sierra Gorda, Administrative commune in Antofagasta Province, Chile.
Sierra Gorda extends across 12,886 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 1,956 meters in northern Chile's Antofagasta Region.
The commune originated in 1872 following the discovery of silver deposits at Caracoles mine, leading to the establishment of a mining settlement.
The Desert Festival, initiated in 2004, brings together thousands of participants annually for musical performances in the Sierra Gorda community.
The municipality encompasses two main settlements, Sierra Gorda and Baquedano villages, with a combined population of approximately 1,516 residents.
The region contains over 20 gravel piles, cemeteries, and ruins from former saltpeter offices along a 35-kilometer stretch called Central Canton.
Location: Antofagasta Province
Location: Sierra Gorda district
Elevation above the sea: 1,956 m
Website: http://www.municipalidadsierragorda.cl/
Website: http://municipalidadsierragorda.cl
GPS coordinates: -22.88333,-69.31667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:55
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