Ovalle Population 2026

Ovalle has a population of 77,138, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Coquimbo Region. Roughly 0.4% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

77,138

Rank in Chile

#43

Coordinates

30.60°S, 71.20°W

~218 m elevation · America/Santiago

Distance to capital (Santiago)

322 km

200 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Coquimbo Region

City	Population	Rank in Chile
Coquimbo	161,317	#19
La Serena	154,521	#20
Vicuña	27,771	#90
Illapel	22,816	#106
Los Vilos	18,275	#121

Cities near Ovalle

Coquimbo161,317 people · ~73 km away
La Serena154,521 people · ~77 km away
Vicuña27,771 people · ~78 km away
Illapel22,816 people · ~115 km away
Los Vilos18,275 people · ~149 km away
Cabildo19,315 people · ~204 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ovalle?

Ovalle has a population of 77,138 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Chile.

What region is Ovalle in?

Ovalle is located in Coquimbo Region, Chile.

Is Ovalle the capital of Chile?

No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 322 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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