| La Chimba National Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) [1] | |
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| Location | Antofagasta Region,  Chile |
| Coordinates | 23°32′17″S70°21′06″W / 23.53806°S 70.35167°W |
| Area | 25.83 km2 (9.97 sq mi) |
| Designation | National reserve |
| Designated | 1988 |
| Governing body | National reserves of Chile |
La Chimba National Reserve is a national reserve in Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. [1]
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