Santiago

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Santiago

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, serves as the capital and largest city of Chile. Situated in the Santiago Basin, it's surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coastal Range. Founded by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, it became the capital of the Captaincy General of Chile.

Statistics

Area

445.00 km²

Population

2,280,522

Location