Santiago

Chile
Governor Felipe Guevara, Elected 2019

City Snapshot

Population: Mayor's Jurisdiction

7.31 million people

Area: Mayor's Jurisdiction

641 km2

Annual Rainfall

379 mm/year

Average Temperature

14.5 °C

GDP (US Dollars)

$110 Billion

* Bar graph maximums are derived from the C40 Member with the greatest value in each category. An indicator ( ) also displays the average of all C40 Member cities for additional context.

Compact of Mayors Phases Complete

Reflects 2016 data. Progress toward compliance with the Compact is further recognised by the new Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.

Climate Risks

Type Hazard Severity Action Taken
Extreme Temperature - Hot Heat Wave Less Serious
Flood Flash or surface flood Serious
Wild Fire Forest Fire Extremely Serious
Extreme Temperature - Cold Cold Wave Less Serious
Water Scarcity Drought Serious
  • Not specified or under consideration
  • Recognized, but not currently being considered
  • Currently in effect and being piloted
  • Currently in effect at a significant scale across most of the city
  • Currently in effect (city-wide)

Mayoral Powers

  • own and operate
  • set and enforce policies
  • budgetary and revenue control
  • set vision
  • Private Buildings
  • Public Buildings
  • Energy Supply
  • Finance & Economy
  • Public Transport
  • City Roads
  • Urban Land Use
  • Waste
  • Water
  • not available
  • not applicable
  • limited powers
  • partial powers
  • strong powers
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