The city of Antofagasta is located in the north of Chile, on the Pacific coast. It is the capital of the Antofagasta Region and the province of Antofagasta. The city was founded on August 5, 1848, by Manuel Antonio Matta. It is the sixth largest city in Chile. Antofagasta has a population of 428,089 (2012 census). The city is a major mining center, home to the world's largest copper mine, the Chuquicamata mine.
Average temperatures during the day in Antofagasta.