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Santiago vs Antofagasta for Remote Work

Santiago and Antofagasta are the two largest cities in Chile with complete remote-work profiles. Santiago has about 4.8M residents; Antofagasta has about 401K. Santiago is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Santiago is typically January, compared with February in Antofagasta. Across the year, temperatures range 3–28°C in Santiago and 13–25°C in Antofagasta.

Santiago sits at 556 m, versus 276 m in Antofagasta.

Side-by-side

Santiago

Chile

Population
4.8M
Elevation
556 m
Best month
January
Best-month range
17–28°C
Year temperature range
3–28°C
National capital
Yes

Antofagasta

Chile

Population
401K
Elevation
276 m
Best month
February
Best-month range
19–25°C
Year temperature range
13–25°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Santiago or Antofagasta?
Santiago is the larger of the two complete profiles in Chile, with about 4.8M residents compared with about 401K in Antofagasta.
How does the climate compare in Santiago vs Antofagasta?
The best remote-work month is typically January in Santiago (22°C avg) and February in Antofagasta (22°C avg).