Colchane

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Colchane
Location of Colchane commune in the Tarapacá Region
Location of Colchane commune in the Tarapacá Region
Coordinates: 19°17′0″S 68°38′0″W / -19.28333, -68.63333
Country Chile
Region Tarapacá
Province Tamarugal
Founded
Government
 - Mayor
Area
 - Total 4,015.6 km² (1,550.4 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 1,649
Time zone Chilean (UTC-4)
 - Summer (DST) Chilean Daylight (UTC-3)
postal code
Area code(s) country + city =

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

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