La Ligua Population 2026
La Ligua has a population of 32,131, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 151× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,131
Rank in Chile
#82
Coordinates
32.45°S, 71.23°W
~78 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valparaiso
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar | 334,248 | #5 |
| Valparaíso | 282,448 | #6 |
| Quilpué | 130,263 | #29 |
| Villa Alemana | 97,320 | #38 |
| San Antonio | 87,675 | #39 |
| Quillota | 67,779 | #47 |
| Los Andes | 63,009 | #51 |
| San Felipe | 59,294 | #52 |
Cities near La Ligua
FAQ
What is the population of La Ligua?
La Ligua has a population of 32,131 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Chile.
What region is La Ligua in?
La Ligua is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is La Ligua the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 124 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.