Parral Population 2026
Parral has a population of 26,904, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 180× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,904
Rank in Chile
#94
Coordinates
36.14°S, 71.83°W
~178 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
317 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Talca | 197,479 | #17 |
| Curicó | 102,438 | #36 |
| Linares | 69,535 | #46 |
| Constitución | 41,207 | #67 |
| Molina | 40,329 | #69 |
| San Javier | 40,189 | #70 |
| San Clemente | 39,538 | #71 |
| Cauquenes | 38,522 | #72 |
Cities near Parral
FAQ
What is the population of Parral?
Parral has a population of 26,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Parral in?
Parral is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Parral the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 317 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.