About Place Names in Chile
The place names of Chile reflect centuries of history — from indigenous peoples who first named the land, to colonial settlers, religious missionaries and civic planners who renamed and expanded settlements. NameTrace documents the etymology of 234 cities, towns and villages in Chile.
Ortsnamen in Chile
Santiago
12
Puente Alto
12
Maipú
12
Antofagasta
03
Viña del Mar
01
Valparaíso
01
Ñuñoa
12
San Bernardo
12
Puerto Montt
14
Arica
16
Peñalolén
12
Temuco
04
Concepción
06
Rancagua
08
Quilicura
12
La Pintana
12
Iquique
15
Talca
11
Calama
03
Coquimbo
07
La Serena
07
Talcahuano
06
Chillán
18
Renca
12
Colina
12
Alto Hospicio
15
Osorno
14
Valdivia
17
Villa Mercedes
06
Quilpué
01
Copiapó
05
Los Ángeles
06
San Pedro de la Paz
06
Punta Arenas
10
Coronel
06
Lo Prado
12
Curicó
11
Lampa
12
Villa Alemana
01
San Antonio
01
Chiguayante
06
Ovalle
07
Padre Las Casas
04
Paine
12
Linares
11
Quillota
01
Peñaflor
12
Buin
12
Padre Hurtado
12
Melipilla
12
Los Andes
01
San Felipe
01
Tomé
06
Talagante
12
La Calera
01
Villarrica
04
Hacienda La Calera
01
Lota
06
Limache
01
Penco
06