Illapel Population 2026

Illapel has a population of 22,816, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Coquimbo Region. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 212× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.

Location of Illapel (capital Santiago shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,816

Rank in Chile

#106

Coordinates

31.63°S, 71.17°W

~312 m elevation · America/Santiago

Distance to capital (Santiago)

209 km

130 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Coquimbo Region

City	Population	Rank in Chile
Coquimbo	161,317	#19
La Serena	154,521	#20
Ovalle	77,138	#43
Vicuña	27,771	#90
Los Vilos	18,275	#121

Cities near Illapel

Los Vilos18,275 people · ~44 km away
Cabildo19,315 people · ~89 km away
La Ligua32,131 people · ~91 km away
Ovalle77,138 people · ~115 km away
Putaendo15,361 people · ~118 km away
La Calera50,221 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Illapel?

Illapel has a population of 22,816 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Chile.

What region is Illapel in?

Illapel is located in Coquimbo Region, Chile.

Is Illapel the capital of Chile?

No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 209 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.

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