Ancud Population 2026
Ancud has a population of 40,819, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Lagos Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,819
Rank in Chile
#68
Coordinates
41.87°S, 73.82°W
~51 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
976 km
606 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Lagos Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | 245,902 | #8 |
| Osorno | 135,773 | #26 |
| Castro | 41,667 | #66 |
| Puerto Varas | 37,561 | #74 |
| Calbuco | 32,963 | #79 |
| Quellón | 21,823 | #113 |
| Purranque | 20,705 | #115 |
| Llanquihue | 16,249 | #132 |
Cities near Ancud
- Maullín15,580 people · ~33 km away
- Calbuco32,963 people · ~58 km away
- Castro41,667 people · ~67 km away
- Puerto Montt245,902 people · ~85 km away
- Puerto Varas37,561 people · ~92 km away
- Llanquihue16,249 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ancud?
Ancud has a population of 40,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Ancud in?
Ancud is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Is Ancud the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 976 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.