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Population: 6,310,024 (2021)
Density: 3,109/km² (8,051/sq mi)
Metropolitan area: 7,110,804 (2017)
Area: 15,402 km² (5,947 sq mi)
Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile. It is located in the central valley of the country, approximately 100 km (62 mi) southeast of the Pacific Ocean. The city has a population of over 6 million people, and its metropolitan area has a population of over 7 million. Santiago is the economic, political, and cultural center of Chile.