Calbuco Population 2026
Calbuco has a population of 32,963, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Lagos Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 147× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,963
Rank in Chile
#79
Coordinates
41.77°S, 73.13°W
~38 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
950 km
590 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 |
| Ancud | 40,819 | #68 |
| Puerto Varas | 37,561 | #74 |
| Quellón | 21,823 | #113 |
| Purranque | 20,705 | #115 |
| Llanquihue | 16,249 | #132 |
Cities near Calbuco
- Puerto Montt245,902 people · ~37 km away
- Maullín15,580 people · ~43 km away
- Puerto Varas37,561 people · ~52 km away
- Ancud40,819 people · ~58 km away
- Llanquihue16,249 people · ~58 km away
- Castro41,667 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Calbuco?
Calbuco has a population of 32,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Calbuco in?
Calbuco is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Is Calbuco the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 950 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.