Santiago province

Santiago province encompasses 32 communes across 2,030 square kilometers of land between the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coastal Range in central Chile.

The province emerged as a formal administrative division in 1826, following Chile's independence, and developed into a key metropolitan area through the 19th century.

The province contains numerous educational institutions, theaters, and museums, serving as the primary cultural center for more than 7 million Chilean residents.

The province connects to other regions through major highways, including Route 5 and Route 68, while offering extensive public transportation with five metro lines.

Santiago province generates 30 percent of Chile's total income through its industrial, commercial, and service sectors, making it the nation's economic powerhouse.

Location: Santiago Metropolitan Region

Capital city: Santiago commune

GPS coordinates: -33.41667,-70.55000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21