🇨🇱 María Elena, Chile

María Elena is a city located in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. It has a population of approximately 5,500 residents. Although not directly located on the coast, María Elena is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Port of Antofagasta, which is about 120 kilometers away. The city does not have any ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts.