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Saint Santiago is the patron saint of Spain. This is many Spanish cities use the name Santiago. His feast day is on July 25th.

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Saint James (the greater) was also known as Saint Iago. Most likely, Santiago, Chile was named for the Patron Saint James.

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What about Saint San Jaime de Matamoros?

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