Salamanca, Mining and agricultural commune in Choapa Province, Chile.
Located at an elevation of 508 meters, Salamanca extends across 3,445 square kilometers along the north bank of the Choapa River in northern Chile.
The city was officially established on November 29, 1844, on the grounds of Hacienda Choapa, which belonged to Matilde Salamanca and was managed by the Church.
The area contains numerous petroglyphs from ancient civilizations, including the Molle culture who practiced metallurgy and created pottery in the region.
Visitors can reach Salamanca through the Los Vilos-Ilapel route, with regular bus services operating from La Serena terminal taking approximately three and a half hours.
The Los Pelambres copper mine in the Andean mountain range represents the main economic resource of the commune, affecting local water resources and development.
Location: Choapa Province
Inception: November 29, 1844
Elevation above the sea: 508 m
Website: http://www.salamanca.cl
Website: http://salamanca.cl
GPS coordinates: -31.76667,-70.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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