Colchane

Colchane
Colchane
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 19°17′S 68°38′W / 19.283°S 68.633°W / -19.283; -68.633
Country Chile
Region Tarapacá
ProvinceTamarugal
Government
  TypeMunicipal council
  AlcaldeJavier García Choque
Area
  Total
4,015.6 km2 (1,550.4 sq mi)
Elevation
3,702 m (12,146 ft)
Population
 (2017 Census)
  Total
1,728
  Density0.43/km2 (1.1/sq mi)
  Urban
0
  Rural
1,728
Sex
  Men995
  Women733
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(+56) 5

Colchane is a Chilean village and commune in Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá Region.

The commune is located in the Andean altiplano, bordering Bolivia. It also includes the localities of Isluga, Enquelga, Cariquima and Chijo.