Cauquenes Population 2026
Cauquenes has a population of 38,522, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,522
Rank in Chile
#72
Coordinates
35.97°S, 72.32°W
~172 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Talca | 197,479 | #17 |
| Curicó | 102,438 | #36 |
| Linares | 69,535 | #46 |
| Constitución | 41,207 | #67 |
| Molina | 40,329 | #69 |
| San Javier | 40,189 | #70 |
| San Clemente | 39,538 | #71 |
| Longaví | 28,499 | #89 |
Cities near Cauquenes
- Parral26,904 people · ~49 km away
- Longaví28,499 people · ~57 km away
- San Carlos31,517 people · ~60 km away
- Linares69,535 people · ~67 km away
- Coelemu15,711 people · ~67 km away
- San Javier40,189 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cauquenes?
Cauquenes has a population of 38,522 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Cauquenes in?
Cauquenes is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Cauquenes the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 318 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.