María Elena, Chile

María Elena


María Elena
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 22°20′42.40″S 69°39′41.51″W / 22.3451111°S 69.6615306°W / -22.3451111; -69.6615306
Country Chile
Region Antofagasta
ProvinceTocopilla
Settledapprox. 1920
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeJorge Godoy Bolvarán (PS)
Area
 • Total
12,197.2 km2 (4,709.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,155 m (3,789 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
7,530
 • Density0.617/km2 (1.60/sq mi)
 • Urban
7,412
 • Rural
118
Sex
 • Male4,298
 • Female3,232
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 55
WebsiteMunicipality of María Elena

María Elena is a Chilean town and commune in Tocopilla Province, Antofagasta Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune population was 4,593 and has an area of 12,197.2 km2 (4,709 sq mi).