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Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan

Chile

National capital33.4569° S, 70.6483° W

Santiago is the capital city of Chile, located in the Santiago Metropolitan Province. With a population of 4,837,295, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population4,837,295
ProvinceSantiago Metropolitan
Coordinates33.4569° S, 70.6483° W
CountryChile
Rank in Chile#1 of 6,964

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Nearest Airports

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Eulogio Sánchez Airport

SCTBLocal

9.4 km away

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Municipal de Vitacura Airport

SCLCLocal

10.5 km away

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El Bosque Airport

SCBQLocal

12.2 km away

About Santiago

Santiago is situated at coordinates -33.45694° latitude and -70.64827° longitude in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 556 meters and operates in the America/Santiago timezone. Nearby cities include Puente Alto, Maipú, Ñuñoa, San Bernardo, and Peñalolén.

Santiago ranks #1 out of 316 cities in Chile by population. It is the largest city in the country, contributing significantly to the total urban population of 16,692,143.

Cities in Santiago Metropolitan

The city is part of the Santiago Metropolitan Province, which ranks #1 among 24 cities in the region. Other notable cities in the province include Puente Alto, Maipú, Ñuñoa, San Bernardo, and Peñalolén.

Puente Alto568,106Maipú503,635Ñuñoa255,823San Bernardo249,858Peñalolén241,599Quilicura210,410La Pintana201,178Renca147,151Colina146,207Lo Prado104,316

Nearby Cities

Santiago is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Santa CarolinaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Barrio BrazilNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Barrio BellavistaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Lo ValdiviesoNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Quinta NormalNeighborhood
3.3 km
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San MiguelNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Lo ContadorNeighborhood
4.4 km
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Los NogalesNeighborhood
4.4 km
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La FeriaNeighborhood
4.4 km
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OchagavíaNeighborhood
4.4 km
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RecoletaNeighborhood
4.5 km
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MonserratNeighborhood
4.7 km
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ProvidenciaDistrict capital
5 km
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La Legua de MaculNeighborhood
5 km
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Santa JuliaNeighborhood
5.1 km
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IndependenciaNeighborhood
5.3 km
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MaculNeighborhood
5.4 km
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El MiradorNeighborhood
5.5 km
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San JoaquínNeighborhood
5.6 km
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RecoletaCity
5.7 km

Universities in Santiago

Santiago is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Academy of Christian Humanism University1975——
Adolfo Ibáñez University1988——
Alberto Hurtado University1997——
Andrés Bello University1988——
Autonomous University of Chile1989——
Bernardo O'Higgins University1990——
Bolivarian University of Chile1987——
Casa Central de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile1888——
Chilean-British Culture University2006——
Gabriela Mistral University1981——
Iberoamerican University of Science and Technology1989——
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences1889——
Metropolitan University of Technology1993——
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile1888——
SEK University Chile1990——
Technological University of Chile———
Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez1982——
Universidad Central de Chile1982——
Universidad del Desarrollo1990——
Universidad de los Andes1989——
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Explore Chile

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Chile, comparisons between countries, rankings, and a full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Chile

#1 Santiago4,837,295#2 Puente Alto568,106#3 Maipú503,635#4 Antofagasta401,096#5 Viña del Mar334,248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Santiago?

The population of Santiago is 4,837,295.

In which province/state is Santiago located?

Santiago is located in the Santiago Metropolitan Province.

What are the coordinates of Santiago?

The coordinates of Santiago are -33.45694° latitude and -70.64827° longitude.

What is the elevation of Santiago?

The elevation of Santiago is 556 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Santiago?

The nearest airports to Santiago include Eulogio Sánchez Airport, Municipal de Vitacura Airport, and El Bosque Airport.

What is the population ranking of Santiago in Chile?

Santiago ranks #1 in population among cities in Chile.

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