Mulchén Population 2026
Mulchén has a population of 27,557, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 176× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,557
Rank in Chile
#92
Coordinates
37.72°S, 72.24°W
~139 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
495 km
307 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 Mulchén
- Los Ángeles125,430 people · ~29 km away
- Collipulli23,321 people · ~31 km away
- Villa Mercedes131,936 people · ~42 km away
- Angol44,856 people · ~43 km away
- Nacimiento26,523 people · ~45 km away
- Victoria32,448 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mulchén?
Mulchén has a population of 27,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Mulchén in?
Mulchén is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Mulchén the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 495 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.