Región Metropolitana de Santiago Postal Codes: 7500001 to 9810000

Key Facts

The Región Metropolitana de Santiago is the capital region of Chile and serves as the country's political, administrative, and financial center. Located in the central part of Chile, this region is completely landlocked and surrounded by other Chilean regions, positioned approximately in the country's central valley between the Andes Mountains to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west. With an area of about 15,403 square kilometers, it is one of Chile's smallest regions by land area but by far the most densely populated, housing approximately 7.1 million people according to recent estimates, which represents nearly 40% of Chile's total population. The region is divided into 6 provinces and 52 communes, with Santiago serving as both the regional capital and national capital. As the economic powerhouse of Chile, the region generates nearly half of the country's GDP and hosts most government institutions, major corporations, and cultural landmarks. For those seeking to navigate this densely populated urban region, accessing accurate postal code information for its numerous communes and neighborhoods is essential for efficient mail delivery and location-based services throughout the metropolitan area.

Neighboring Regions

• Región de Valparaíso
• Región de O'Higgins
• Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins