Chillán Population 2026
Chillán has a population of 150,396, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Ñuble. Roughly 0.8% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,396
Rank in Chile
#22
Coordinates
36.61°S, 72.10°W
~132 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ñuble
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 31,517 | #85 |
| Chillán Viejo | 28,735 | #88 |
| Coihueco | 25,159 | #99 |
| Quillón | 17,485 | #125 |
| Coelemu | 15,711 | #134 |
Cities near Chillán
- Chillán Viejo28,735 people · ~3 km away
- San Carlos31,517 people · ~24 km away
- Coihueco25,159 people · ~24 km away
- Quillón17,485 people · ~37 km away
- Cabrero27,595 people · ~55 km away
- Coelemu15,711 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chillán?
Chillán has a population of 150,396 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Chillán in?
Chillán is located in Ñuble, Chile.
Is Chillán the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 374 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.