Commune · Arica Province
# Camarones

Camarones is a commune of Chile in Arica Province, Arica y Parinacota Region. It had an estimated 1,242 people in 2022 on 3,924 km² (about 0.3 per km²). 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,242 people (2022)
- 3,924 km²
- 26 mapped services
- 2,126 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Camarones?

Camarones had an estimated 1,242 people in 2022 — 0.5% of Arica Province, 333rd of 345 communes. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (below the Arica Province figure of 989). Spread over 3,924 km², that is about 0.3 people per km², 332nd of 345 communes.

14.8% of people are children under 15 and 20.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 46 years (it is 34 across Arica Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.
- 0–4 54
- 5–9 64
- 10–14 66
- 15–19 41
- 20–24 51
- 25–29 76
- 30–34 86
- 35–39 77
- 40–44 94
- 45–49 77
- 50–54 94
- 55–59 104
- 60–64 101
- 65–69 94
- 70–74 71
- 75–79 39
- 80+ 53

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Camarones?

Camarones lies in Arica Province, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile. It borders 5 other communes: Arica, Camiña, Colchane, Huara and Putre. By area it is the 47th largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 45.0% of Arica Province. The centre of Camarones is about 1,614 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 82 km from Arica, the main town of Arica Province. The centre point is at 18.9642° S, 69.7148° W.

Source: La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Camarones

OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Camarones: 6 archaeological sites; 5 viewpoints; 2 attractions.
- CA-18 Cementerio · archaeological site
- Camarones 1-3 · archaeological site
- Camarones 15/16 Conchal Sur · archaeological site
- Camarones Punta Norte · archaeological site
- Pucará de Umallani · archaeological site
- Sitio Arqueológico Camarones 14 · archaeological site
- Iglesia de Cobija · viewpoint
- Iglesia de Esquina · viewpoint
- Iglesia de Sucuna · viewpoint
- Mirador Alto de Cuya · viewpoint
- Terraza Sur Humedal y Desembocadura · viewpoint
- Laguna Roja · attraction
- Patrimonio Mundial Chinchorro Desembocadura de Camarones · attraction

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Camarones
- Time zone UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Country calling code +56
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type C, L · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports
- Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) · Arica 95 km
- Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) · Tacna 117 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:56) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 08:09, sunset around 19:08).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Camarones

Open gazetteers list 50 villages, towns and localities in Camarones. The largest with a recorded population: Camarones (606), Codpa (208), Cuya (166), Timar (57), Esquiña (54) and Illapata (45). Settlements here lie between about 64 m and 4,114 m above sea level (median 2,126 m).
- Aduana de Cuya
- Aico
- Amasaca
- Amazaca
- Arepunta
- Calaunsa
- Caleta Camarones
- Camarones
- Caritaya
- Cerro Blanco
- Chilpa
- Chitita
- Chuca Chuca
- Chupisilca
- Chuquichambe
- Cobija
- Cochisa
- Cochiza
- Codpa
- Conanoxa
- Cuya
- Espillisa
- Esquiña
- Guancarane
- Guatanave
- Guañacagua
- Huancarane
- Illapata
- Jaroma
- Maquita
- Marquirave
- Mulluri
- Obrajia
- Ofragía
- Pachica
- Pailcoaillo
- Palca
- Pampa Camarones
- Pampanune
- Parcohaylla
- Pintatane
- Poroma
- Putaralla
- Saguara
- Sahuara
- Sucuna
- Taltape
- Taruguiri
- Timar
- Tulapalca

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Camarones

Named natural and historic features inside Camarones, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

6 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Embalse Caritaya
- Laguna Parinacota
- Laguna Vilacota
- Quebrada Achecaque
- Quebrada Chaquere
- Quebrada de Camarones
- Quebrada de Saguara
- Río Macusa
- Río Taruguire

### Coast and islands

3 headlands.
- Punta Argolla
- Punta Cabeza de Carnero
- Punta Madrid

### Hills and mountains

34 mountains; 1 hill; 1 mountain pass.
- Cerro Mulluri · 5,081 m
- Cerro Guaichane · 4,688 m
- Cerro Chulluncallani · 4,680 m
- Cerro Vilacollo · 4,616 m
- Cerro Huaiguasi · 4,613 m
- Cerro Macusa · 4,603 m
- Cerro Márquez · 4,554 m
- Cerro Pelado · 4,539 m
- Cerro de Surire · 4,537 m
- Cerro San Bartolo · 4,533 m
- Cerro Colorado · 4,429 m
- Cerro Cosupe · 4,408 m
- Cerro Tulapalca · 4,351 m
- Cerro Tolapacheta · 4,300 m
- Cerro Limpire · 4,299 m
- Cerro Querone · 4,286 m
- Cerro Pichacollo · 4,244 m
- Portezuelo de Chaca · 4,235 m
- Cerro Libunuma · 4,217 m
- Cerro Amachuma · 4,182 m
- Cerro Utalacata · 4,160 m
- Cerro Mangayuta · 4,115 m
- Cerro Chañavilque · 4,085 m
- Loma Pascurata · 4,044 m

…and 12 more.

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Camarones and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Arica Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C), after allowing for this place being about 687 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 26 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (5 mm) and the driest May (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 14 | 5 |
| Feb | 15 | 5 |
| Mar | 14 | 3 |
| Apr | 13 | 1 |
| May | 12 | 0 |
| Jun | 11 | 1 |
| Jul | 11 | 4 |
| Aug | 11 | 2 |
| Sep | 12 | 2 |
| Oct | 12 | 1 |
| Nov | 13 | 1 |
| Dec | 13 | 2 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Camarones
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hotel | Centro Turistico Vila Vila, Valle De Codpa · Camarones | 15 km | Map |
| School | Liceo Valle de Codpa · Camarones | 15 km | Map |
| Police station | Reten Codpa · Camarones | 15 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Camarones

Places mapped inside Camarones in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 7
- Schools 7
- Restaurants 10
- Police stations 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Arica Province
- Arica

## Quick answers
- Where is Camarones? In Arica Province, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile
- What is the population of Camarones? 1,242 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Camarones? About 46 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Camarones? About 0.3 people per km²
- What borders Camarones? Arica, Camiña, Colchane, Huara and Putre
- What is there to see in Camarones? CA-18 Cementerio, Camarones 1-3, Camarones 15/16 Conchal Sur, Camarones Punta Norte
- What time zone is Camarones in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Camarones? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Camarones? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Camarones? 50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Camarones? Settlements lie between 64 m and 4,114 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Camarones? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Camarones? Cerro Mulluri (5,081 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Camarones? January to December
- What is the P-code of Camarones? CL15102 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 3,924.2 km²
- P-code: CL15102
- Province: Arica Province
- Main town: Cuya

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/arica-y-parinacota/arica/camarones/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.