Standard TimeCLT |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC-3 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Santiago |
Kalamapu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
About Callemapu, Chile
Callemapu (Calama) is an important city in the Antofagasta Region of Chile, located on the banks of the Loa River in the hinterland of the Atacama Desert, at an altitude of about 2,260 meters. As an oasis in the middle of the world's driest desert, Callemapu is the gateway to famous attractions such as the Valley of the Moon and the Tatio Geyser.
Economic and Mining Center
The city's economy is anchored by the mining industry and is home to the world's largest open-pit copper mine, the Chukchi Kamata Copper Mine. Located just 15 kilometers from the city, the mine produces a significant share of Chile's annual copper output and is considered the centerpiece of the "Copper Capital of Chile".
Geography and Climate
Callamarão has a desert climate, with less than 20 millimeters of precipitation per year and significant temperature differences between day and night. The city is surrounded by unique saline and geothermal areas, and is strategically located along Chile's northern border trade routes with Bolivia and Argentina.
Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Tourists often use this as a stopover to explore the natural wonders of the Atacama Desert, including salt lakes inhabited by flamingos and prehistoric petroglyph sites. Colonial churches and traditional festivals remain in the area, demonstrating the fusion of mining culture and indigenous traditions.
Kalamapu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
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06:22
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21:32
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