Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana)
With an area of 15403.2 sqkm and population over 7 million, it is Chile's most populated and most densely populated region.
The region's history of European influence started in 1542, a few days after Santiago was founded. When the Santiago cabildo was built, its function was to supervise the entire territory. Later, with the creation of the cities of La Serena and Concepción and the creation of their respective cabildos, its territorial reach was reduced.
On 30 August 1826, 8 provinces were created, with the Santiago Province being one of them, but it wasn't until 1980 that the Metropolitan Region was created.
Map - Santiago Metropolitan Region (Región Metropolitana)
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Country - Chile
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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CLP | Chilean peso | $ | 0 |
CLF | Unidad de Fomento | 4 |
ISO | Language |
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ES | Spanish language |