Alto Hospicio, Municipal commune in Iquique Province, Chile.
Alto Hospicio extends across 593 square kilometers of terrain at 951 meters above sea level, adjacent to the coastal city of Iquique.
The region transformed from a small settlement with 100 residents after the War of the Pacific into a municipality of 94,254 inhabitants by 2012.
The La Quebradilla open-air market represents a central gathering point where residents conduct business and exchange goods six days each week.
The Basic Emergency Hospital, established in 2007, provides essential medical services to the growing population of Alto Hospicio and surrounding areas.
The area experiences a coastal desert climate with summer temperatures reaching 24°C, influenced by the Humboldt Current and frequent cloud coverage.
Location: Iquique Province
Location: Tarapacá Region
Elevation above the sea: 951 m
Website: http://www.maho.cl/mh09/
Website: http://maho.cl/mh09
GPS coordinates: -20.25000,-70.11667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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