Punta Arenas Population 2026
Punta Arenas has a population of 117,430, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Region of Magallanes. Roughly 0.6% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,430
Rank in Chile
#33
Coordinates
53.16°S, 70.91°W
~-9,999 m elevation · America/Punta_Arenas
Distance to capital (Santiago)
2,191 km
1,361 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Region of Magallanes
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Natales | 18,505 | #119 |
Cities near Punta Arenas
- Puerto Natales18,505 people · ~193 km away
- Coyhaique45,787 people · ~848 km away
- Puerto Aysén16,936 people · ~872 km away
- Quellón21,823 people · ~1,135 km away
- Castro41,667 people · ~1,208 km away
- Ancud40,819 people · ~1,274 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas has a population of 117,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Punta Arenas in?
Punta Arenas is located in Region of Magallanes, Chile.
Is Punta Arenas the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 2,191 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.