Lota Population 2026
Lota has a population of 47,339, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,339
Rank in Chile
#57
Coordinates
37.09°S, 73.16°W
~14 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
464 km
288 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción | 223,574 | #12 |
| Talcahuano | 150,499 | #21 |
| Villa Mercedes | 131,936 | #28 |
| Los Ángeles | 125,430 | #31 |
| San Pedro de la Paz | 121,631 | #32 |
| Coronel | 107,759 | #34 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
Cities near Lota
- Coronel107,759 people · ~6 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~22 km away
- Arauco24,659 people · ~22 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~28 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~31 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lota?
Lota has a population of 47,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Lota in?
Lota is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Lota the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 464 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.