Chile
Punta Arenas is a city located in Chile, specifically in the Region of Magallanes. With a population of 117,430, it serves as a significant urban center in the southern part of the country.
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport
18.2 km away
Marco Davison Bascur Airport
33 km away
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport
40.6 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -53.16282° latitude and -70.90922° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Punta Arenas operates within the America/Punta_Arenas timezone and is part of the Region of Magallanes.
Punta Arenas ranks 34th out of 316 cities in Chile based on population. The total urban population of the country is 16,692,143, highlighting the city's relative size within the national context.
Located in the Region of Magallanes, Punta Arenas is part of a province that does not have specified rankings or total cities. No other cities in the province are listed.
5 populated places are found within 25 km of Punta Arenas.
Punta Arenas is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| University of Magallanes | — |
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The population of Punta Arenas is 117,430.
Punta Arenas is located in the Region of Magallanes.
The coordinates of Punta Arenas are -53.16282° latitude and -70.90922° longitude.
The elevation of Punta Arenas is -9999 m.
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