Colchane | |
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Coordinates: 19°17′S 68°38′W / 19.283°S 68.633°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | ![]() |
Province | Tamarugal |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal council |
• Alcalde | Javier García Choque |
Area | |
• Total | 4,015.6 km2 (1,550.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,702 m (12,146 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 1,290 |
• Density | 0.32/km2 (0.83/sq mi) |
• Urban | 0 |
• Rural | 1,649 |
Sex | |
• Men | 910 |
• Women | 739 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[2]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[3]) |
Area code | (+56) 5 |
Colchane is a Chilean village and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region.
The commune is located in the Andean altiplano, bordering Bolivia. It also includes the localities of Isluga, Enquelga, Cariquima and Chijo.