Linares Population 2026
Linares has a population of 69,535, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,535
Rank in Chile
#46
Coordinates
35.85°S, 71.59°W
~165 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
279 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Talca | 197,479 | #17 |
| Curicó | 102,438 | #36 |
| Constitución | 41,207 | #67 |
| Molina | 40,329 | #69 |
| San Javier | 40,189 | #70 |
| San Clemente | 39,538 | #71 |
| Cauquenes | 38,522 | #72 |
| Longaví | 28,499 | #89 |
Cities near Linares
- Longaví28,499 people · ~15 km away
- Colbún17,619 people · ~24 km away
- San Javier40,189 people · ~31 km away
- San Clemente39,538 people · ~36 km away
- Parral26,904 people · ~39 km away
- Talca197,479 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Linares?
Linares has a population of 69,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Linares in?
Linares is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Linares the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 279 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.