Recoleta, Chile

Recoleta
View of Recoleta from San Cristóbal Hill.
View of Recoleta from San Cristóbal Hill.


Coat of arms
Map of Recoleta commune within Greater Santiago
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Recoleta
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 33°24.5′S 70°38′W / 33.4083°S 70.633°W / -33.4083; -70.633
Country Chile
Region Santiago Metropolitan Region
ProvinceSantiago
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeFares Jadue (PC)
Area
 • Total
16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
154,615
 • Density9,540/km2 (24,700/sq mi)
 • Urban
154,615
 • Rural
0
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 +
WebsiteMunicipality of Recoleta
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Santiago General Cemetery
City Hall
Barrio Bellavista
Cerro Blanco

Recoleta is a commune in the Province of Santiago in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile. It has 154,615 inhabitants.

It is located north of the city center directly across the Mapocho River. The commune also bordered by Independencia and Conchalí to its west, Huechuraba to its north and Providencia and Vitacura to its east where the San Cristóbal Hill forms a natural barrier.