Coelemu Population 2026
Coelemu has a population of 15,711, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Ñuble. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 308× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,711
Rank in Chile
#134
Coordinates
36.49°S, 72.70°W
~37 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
385 km
239 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ñuble
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Chillán | 150,396 | #22 |
| San Carlos | 31,517 | #85 |
| Chillán Viejo | 28,735 | #88 |
| Coihueco | 25,159 | #99 |
| Quillón | 17,485 | #125 |
Cities near Coelemu
- Tomé53,219 people · ~27 km away
- Quillón17,485 people · ~35 km away
- Talcahuano150,499 people · ~45 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~49 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~49 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coelemu?
Coelemu has a population of 15,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Coelemu in?
Coelemu is located in Ñuble, Chile.
Is Coelemu the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 385 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.