Regions of Chile facts for kids

Chile is divided into 15 big areas called regions (or regiones in Spanish). These regions are the main way the country is split up for managing things. Each region has a leader called an intendant, who is chosen by the President of Chile. There's also a group of people called the regional board who help make decisions for the region.

These regions are then divided into smaller areas called provinces. There are 54 provinces in total. Each province has its own leader, a governor, who is also chosen by the President. The provinces are further divided into even smaller areas called communes (or comunas). These communes are managed by local governments called municipalities.

Exploring Chile's Regions

Chile has 15 regions, each with its own capital city. These regions help organize the country and make sure different areas get the attention they need. Think of them like big states or provinces in other countries.

A map showing the 15 regions of Chile, each with a number or code.

How Regions Are Organized

Each region is set up to manage its own area. They have leaders and groups that work together to make decisions. This helps make sure that local needs are met, from schools to roads.

• Regions: The largest divisions, led by an intendant and a regional board.
• Provinces: Smaller divisions within regions, led by a governor.
• Communes: The smallest local areas, managed by municipalities.

List of Regions and Their Capitals

Here is a list of Chile's regions, their capital cities, and some interesting facts about them. This table helps us see how big each region is and how many people live there.

Regions of Chile
Arica y Parinacota | Tarapacá | Antofagasta | Atacama | Coquimbo | Valparaíso | O'Higgins | Maule | Bío Bío | La Araucanía | Los Ríos | Los Lagos | Aysén | Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena | RM Santiago

See also

In Spanish: Regiones de Chile para niños