Huara
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For the spider of genus Amphinectidae, see Huara (spider).
| Huara | |
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| Country | Chile |
| Region | Tarapacá |
| Province | Tamarugal |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 10,474.6 km² (4,044.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 2,599 |
| Time zone | Chilean (UTC-4) |
| - Summer (DST) | Chilean Daylight (UTC-3) |
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| Area code(s) | country + city = |
| Website: http://www.municipalidaddehuara.cl/ | |
Huara is a Chilean village and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region. It is located 45 km (75 km by road) northeast of Iquique. The village is crossed by the Pan-American Highway and is the crossing point for the road that goes to Oruro in Bolivia. This road also serves as access to the Atacama Giant site and the Volcán Isluga National Park.
The commune also comprises the Pisagua and Tarapacá hamlets.
Huara was badly damaged during an earthquake in 2005.
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