National Park · Chile
Salar del Huasco National Park
Salar del Huasco National Park is a national park in Chile, covering 24,587 acres (9,950 ha), established in 1996.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chile |
| Area | 24,587 acres (9,950 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 20.3000° S, 68.8500° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Salar del Huasco National Park
Salar del Huasco is a salt flat dotted with ponds and salt marshes, and seasonally partially covered with water, in northern Chile. It is part of Ramsar Site 874, and was, for several years, a national park. The area has a significant population of flamingos. The salt flat is probably bordered by a fault on its western side, and a river delta forms much of its northern edge; it is now crisscrossed by stream channels. In the Pleistocene the salt flat was covered by a lake that was identified through its clay and diatomite sediments and which has left well preserved shorelines and terraces.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) · Iquique, Chile · 87.7 miles away
- Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) · Quijarro, Bolivia · 129.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salar del Huasco National Park?
Salar del Huasco National Park is in Chile (20.3000° S, 68.8500° W).
When was Salar del Huasco National Park established?
Salar del Huasco National Park was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Salar del Huasco National Park?
Salar del Huasco National Park covers 24,587 acres (9,950 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20022191 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_del_Huasco — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).