Colbún Population 2026
Colbún has a population of 17,619, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 275× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,619
Rank in Chile
#123
Coordinates
35.69°S, 71.41°W
~260 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
258 km
160 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 |
| Cauquenes | 38,522 | #72 |
Cities near Colbún
- San Clemente39,538 people · ~19 km away
- Linares69,535 people · ~24 km away
- San Javier40,189 people · ~31 km away
- Talca197,479 people · ~37 km away
- Longaví28,499 people · ~39 km away
- Parral26,904 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colbún?
Colbún has a population of 17,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Colbún in?
Colbún is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Colbún the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 258 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.