San Antonio, Chile

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San Antonio
Panorama view of the port of San Antonio
Panorama view of the port of San Antonio
Nickname: Puerto Principal
Location of the Commune of San Antonio
Location of the Commune of San Antonio
Country Chile
Region Valparaíso
Province San Antonio
Founded as San Antonio
Government
 - Mayor Omar Vera Castro (2004-2008)
Area
 - Total 405 km² (156.4 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 87,205
 - Density 215.3/km² (557.6/sq mi)
Website: http://www.sanantonio.cl

San Antonio is a Chilean port city and commune in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region. It is Chile's largest port in terms of freight handled and the busiest port in the west coast of South America.[citation needed]

Coordinates: 33°35′36″S 71°37′18″W / -33.59333, -71.62167