Santiago geography

Santiago city occupies a narrow strip of land between the high Andes Mountains and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The geographical coordinates of Santiago are 33º 27' south latitude and 70º 40' west longitude. The city is situated 521 meters above sea level. The city is located on predominantly flat land and encloses an urban area of 22.4 sq. km. Santiago geography throws light on the location and orientation of Santiago. Santiago time zone is calculated 4 hours advance to the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During winter, day light saving time is observed in the city.