What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago
Santiago is the capital city and seat of government of Chile, a country in South America. Chile uses the ISO codes CL and CHL, and its international dialling code is +56. The currency in use is the Chilean peso (CLP).
For the full profile of Chile, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Chile country page. The country has an estimated population of 19,859,921 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Chile
- Capital: Santiago
- Region: South America
- Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
- Calling code: +56
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Is Santiago the largest city in Chile?
Santiago is the capital of Chile and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Santiago?
Santiago, like the rest of Chile, uses the Chilean peso (CLP, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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