Chillán Viejo Population 2026
Chillán Viejo has a population of 28,735, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Ñuble. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 168× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,735
Rank in Chile
#88
Coordinates
36.62°S, 72.13°W
~117 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ñuble
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Chillán | 150,396 | #22 |
| San Carlos | 31,517 | #85 |
| Coihueco | 25,159 | #99 |
| Quillón | 17,485 | #125 |
| Coelemu | 15,711 | #134 |
Cities near Chillán Viejo
FAQ
What is the population of Chillán Viejo?
Chillán Viejo has a population of 28,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Chillán Viejo in?
Chillán Viejo is located in Ñuble, Chile.
Is Chillán Viejo the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 377 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.