Cordillera Postal Codes: 8150000 to 9480010 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago

Key Facts

Cordillera is a province located in the central part of Chile's Región Metropolitana de Santiago, situated in the Andean foothills that give the province its name. This mountainous province covers approximately 5,528 square kilometers and serves as an important ecological and recreational area for the Santiago metropolitan region. Positioned east of Santiago proper, Cordillera forms the eastern boundary of the metropolitan area and features dramatic elevation changes from the valley floor to the Andean peaks. The province is administratively divided into three communes: Pirque, Puente Alto, and San José de Maipo, with Puente Alto being one of Chile's most populous communes. With an estimated population of over 800,000 residents, Cordillera combines suburban development with significant natural landscapes, including parts of the Andes mountain range that provide critical watershed protection for the Santiago basin. The province's geography ranges from densely populated urban areas in the west to pristine mountain wilderness in the east, making it a vital component of the metropolitan region's environmental and recreational infrastructure. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Cordillera's constituent communes, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and service access throughout this diverse provincial territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Santiago
• Maipo
• Chacabuco
• Talagante
• Melipilla