Latitude and Longitude of Chile
33° 27' 25.0" S, 70° 38' 53.8" W
Located in South America, Chile stretches along the western edge of the continent, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and Argentina to the east. It lies in the Southern Hemisphere and features a long, narrow shape that extends from the Atacama Desert in the north to the cold landscapes of Patagonia in the south. Coordinates for Chile are essential for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may look up specific locations for travel planning or to understand the time zone differences, as the country spans multiple longitudinal degrees, influencing its local time management for various activities.
Chile Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -33.456940, -70.648270
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°27'25.0"S 70°38'53.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°27.416'S 70°38.896'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19S 346816E 6296840N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 66jc8m77p
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 47RFG9V2+6MH
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-33.456940,-70.648270
Major Cities in Chile
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | -33.456940 | -70.648270 | 4,837,295 |
| Puente Alto | -33.611690 | -70.575770 | 568,106 |
| Maipú | -33.514210 | -70.765100 | 503,635 |
| Antofagasta | -23.650940 | -70.397520 | 401,096 |
| Viña del Mar | -33.024570 | -71.551830 | 334,248 |
| Valparaíso | -33.036000 | -71.629630 | 282,448 |
| Ñuñoa | -33.447350 | -70.582790 | 255,823 |
| San Bernardo | -33.592170 | -70.699600 | 249,858 |
| Puerto Montt | -41.469300 | -72.942370 | 245,902 |
| Arica | -18.475520 | -70.300580 | 241,653 |
| Peñalolén | -33.468360 | -70.534110 | 241,599 |
| Temuco | -38.736280 | -72.597380 | 238,129 |
| Concepción | -36.826990 | -73.049770 | 223,574 |
| Rancagua | -34.169100 | -70.740530 | 212,695 |
| Quilicura | -33.367990 | -70.713880 | 210,410 |
| La Pintana | -33.583310 | -70.634190 | 201,178 |
| Iquique | -20.213260 | -70.150270 | 199,587 |
| Talca | -35.423200 | -71.649740 | 197,479 |
| Calama | -22.456670 | -68.923710 | 166,334 |
| Coquimbo | -29.953320 | -71.339470 | 161,317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Chile located and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Chile is situated in South America. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the geographic centroid at approximately -33.46 latitude and -70.65 longitude.
What time zone does Chile fall under, and how does its longitudinal span affect this?
Chile operates primarily in the Chile Standard Time zone (UTC-3), but it also observes daylight saving time, shifting to Chile Summer Time (UTC-3) during certain months, which can affect local time across its longitudinal range.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Chile using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Chile, you can use the coordinates lookup feature on the country page. Enter the specific latitude and longitude of your desired location to retrieve detailed information.