# Claudio Orrego

_Chiilean politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Claudio Benjamín Orrego Larraín is a Chilean lawyer, Christian Democrat politician, and the Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region since July 14, 2021.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 December 1966 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Santiago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Chile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P106))
- **Education:** Pontifical Catholic University of Chile; John F. Kennedy School of Government; Saint George's College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P69))
- **Positions held:** Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region (since 14 July 2021 · BS 29 Asar 2078 onwards); intendant of the Metropolitan Region of Santiago (11 March 2014 – 11 March 2018); mayor (6 December 2004 – 6 December 2012); Minister of Housing and Urbanism of Chile (11 March 2000 – 29 December 2000); council member (6 December 1996 – 6 December 2000); president (1989–1990) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** Orrego ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Claudio Orrego born?**  
Claudio Orrego was born on 20 December 1966 in Santiago.

**What positions has Claudio Orrego held?**  
Positions held by Claudio Orrego include: Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region (since 14 July 2021); intendant of the Metropolitan Region of Santiago (2014–2018); mayor (2004–2012); Minister of Housing and Urbanism of Chile (2000–2000); council member (1996–2000).

**Where did Claudio Orrego study?**  
Claudio Orrego was educated at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Saint George's College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Claudio Orrego](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Orrego) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5772063](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5772063) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Claudio Orrego sobre fondo negro (Headshot).jpg by Comando Orrego Presidente (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Claudio_Orrego_sobre_fondo_negro_(Headshot).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Claudio Orrego, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Claudio Orrego sobre fondo negro (Headshot).jpg — Comando Orrego Presidente, CC BY-SA 3.0.

## Cite this page

"Claudio Orrego". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/claudio-orrego. Retrieved 14 November 2026.