Santiaguino
/ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
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The city was founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia and named after Saint James (Santiago), the patron saint of Spain. The name links it to the Spanish reconquest tradition.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Valparaíso
About 120 km west
People are called:
Porteño
Rancagua
About 80 km south
People are called:
Rancagüino
Mendoza
About 350 km across the Andes
People are called:
Mendocino
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