Puerto Natales Population 2026
Puerto Natales has a population of 18,505, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Region of Magallanes. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 261× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,505
Rank in Chile
#119
Coordinates
51.73°S, 72.51°W
~16 m elevation · America/Punta_Arenas
Distance to capital (Santiago)
2,037 km
1,265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Region of Magallanes
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | 117,430 | #33 |
Cities near Puerto Natales
- Punta Arenas117,430 people · ~193 km away
- Coyhaique45,787 people · ~685 km away
- Puerto Aysén16,936 people · ~704 km away
- Quellón21,823 people · ~961 km away
- Castro41,667 people · ~1,034 km away
- Ancud40,819 people · ~1,101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Natales?
Puerto Natales has a population of 18,505 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Puerto Natales in?
Puerto Natales is located in Region of Magallanes, Chile.
Is Puerto Natales the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 2,037 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.