Santiago people are commonly known as Santiaguenos. Most of the inhabitants of Santiago belongs to the Spanish ancestry. The ethnic groups of the city consist of the mixed European and Amerindian descents.
The major section of Santiago people includes the followers of Roman Catholicism, though traditional Protestants and a number of fundamentalists also co-exist in Santiago.
As the largest city of Chile, Santiago is the home to around 5 million people. The city holds almost 35% of the total Chilean population.
Famous Personalities of Santiago
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The term 'Santiago people' also resembles the famous personalities of Santiago. Some of the eminent Santiago personalities include:
- Ramon Barros Luco - Born in Santiago, he was the President of Chile in 1910.
- Fernando Alessandri - One of the Chilean politicians, he was also a nominee of 1946 Presidential Election of Chile.
- Vicente Huidobro - He was one of the renowned poets, born in an aristocratic family of Santiago, Chile.
- Cecilia Amenabar - She is a popular model turned actress of the city.
Majority of Santiago people have access to education and as such the literacy rate of the city is commendable.
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