What is the Capital of Chile?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
The capital city of Chile is Santiago. Chile is located in South America, South America, with a population of 20,206,953. The official currency is the Chilean peso and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Capital of Chile — FAQ
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Is Santiago the largest city in Chile?
Yes — Santiago is both the capital and the largest city of Chile.
What country is Santiago in?
Santiago is the capital city of Chile.
What continent is Santiago in?
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is located in South America.
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