Coihueco Population 2026
Coihueco has a population of 25,159, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Ñuble. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 192× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,159
Rank in Chile
#99
Coordinates
36.63°S, 71.83°W
~257 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
369 km
229 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 |
| Quillón | 17,485 | #125 |
| Coelemu | 15,711 | #134 |
Cities near Coihueco
- Chillán150,396 people · ~24 km away
- San Carlos31,517 people · ~25 km away
- Chillán Viejo28,735 people · ~27 km away
- Parral26,904 people · ~54 km away
- Quillón17,485 people · ~59 km away
- Cabrero27,595 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coihueco?
Coihueco has a population of 25,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Coihueco in?
Coihueco is located in Ñuble, Chile.
Is Coihueco the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 369 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.