REGION I - TARAPACA

The Northern Gateway
Population 428 594 (94.1% urban)
Capital Iquique (165.000 hab.)
Climate Desert (coastal, normal, high altitude);
mean temp: 20.6°C
GDP 3.9% of national output
Economy Mining, tourism, fisheries, manufacture
Products Copper, iodine, fish meal, salt,
motor vehicles, chassis
Investment opportunities Aquaculture, mining,
tourism



