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Providencia, Administrative district in Santiago, Chile

The district covers 14.4 square kilometers and contains residential zones, commercial centers, embassies, and financial buildings, with a population of 142,079 inhabitants.

The area emerged from the division of Ñuñohue farm in the 18th century and received its name from a convent of the Sisters of Providence of Montreal.

The Bellavista quarter features numerous art galleries, theaters, restaurants, while San Cristóbal Hill provides recreational spaces with the Metropolitan Zoo.

Three metro lines serve the district: Line 1, Line 4, and Line 5, connecting Providencia with other parts of Santiago through multiple stations.

The district maintains a Human Development Index of 0.911, ranking among the highest quality of life measurements in Latin America.

Location: Santiago province

Inception: February 25, 1897

Elevation above the sea: 604 m

Website: http://providencia.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.43333,-70.61667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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