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Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It houses the presidential palace and the main organs of the executive and judiciary, and functions as the country's principal industrial, commercial and financial hub. Founded by Pedro de Valdivia on 12 February 1541, it had a population of 6,269,384 at the 2017 census.
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Population2017 figure, from Santiago's own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding Year12 February 1541 is the date Santiago's own Wikipedia infobox gives for its foundation by Pedro de Valdivia. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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Santiago is the capital of Chile.
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1. Santiago (Wikipedia)
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• Capital city 6,269,384
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• Capital city 641 km2 (247.6 sq mi)
1. Santiago (Wikipedia)
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570 m (1,870 ft)
1. Santiago (Wikipedia)
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33°26′15″S 70°39′00″W
1. Santiago (Wikipedia)
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Foundation 12 February 1541; 485 years ago (1541-02-12)
1. Santiago (Wikipedia)
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Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
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Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
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