Arica, Chile — GPS Coordinates
18° 28' 31.9" S, 70° 18' 2.1" W
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 241,653 |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 / UTC−3 |
The GPS coordinates of Arica, Chile are -18.475520, -70.300580 in decimal degrees, which is 18° 28' 31.9" S, 70° 18' 2.1" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Arica lies in the southern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 241,653. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Arica
- Sunrise
- 07:06
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:29
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 11h 23m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- America/Santiago
- Antipode
- 18.475520, 109.699420
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Arica Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -18.475520, -70.300580
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 18°28'31.9"S 70°18'2.1"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 18°28.531'S 70°18.035'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19S 362681E 7956710N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6kwnbk8sm
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57HFGMFX+QQV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-18.475520,-70.300580
Distances from Arica
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacna, Peru | 51 km | 32 mi | N (6°) |
| Iquique | 194 km | 120 mi | S (175°) |
| Alto Hospicio | 200 km | 125 mi | S (174°) |
| Arequipa, Peru | 266 km | 165 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Puno, Peru | 295 km | 183 mi | N (6°) |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 317 km | 197 mi | NE (46°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Arica, Chile?
Arica is located at latitude -18.475520 and longitude -70.300580 (18° 28' 31.9" S, 70° 18' 2.1" W).
What is the population of Arica?
Arica has an approximate population of 241,653.
What country is Arica in?
Arica is located in Chile, South America.
What time zone is Arica in?
Arica uses the America/Santiago time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC−4 and UTC−3 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Arica?
The nearest major city is Tacna, Peru, about 51 km (32 miles) to the N of Arica.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.