What is the Capital of Chile?
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Santiago at a glance
| Capital city | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile (Republic of Chile) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 20,206,953 (64th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Chilean peso (CLP) |
| Calling code | +56 |
| Emergency number | 133 (police) / 131 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Chile
- Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina
- Sucre, capital of Bolivia
- Lima, capital of Peru
Chile in context
- Chile covers 756,102 km², making it the 37th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 27 people per km² ranks 158th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.
- With 20,206,953 people, Chile holds about 4.6% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Chile is a member state of the United Nations.
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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.
Is Santiago the capital of Chile?
Yes — Santiago is the capital of Chile (official name: Republic of Chile).
Santiago is the capital of which country?
Santiago is the capital of Chile, in South America.
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