Purranque Population 2026
Purranque has a population of 20,705, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Lagos Region. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 234× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,705
Rank in Chile
#115
Coordinates
40.91°S, 73.16°W
~119 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
858 km
533 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Lagos Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | 245,902 | #8 |
| Osorno | 135,773 | #26 |
| Castro | 41,667 | #66 |
| Ancud | 40,819 | #68 |
| Puerto Varas | 37,561 | #74 |
| Calbuco | 32,963 | #79 |
| Quellón | 21,823 | #113 |
| Llanquihue | 16,249 | #132 |
Cities near Purranque
- Osorno135,773 people · ~38 km away
- Llanquihue16,249 people · ~40 km away
- Puerto Varas37,561 people · ~47 km away
- Puerto Montt245,902 people · ~64 km away
- Río Bueno31,366 people · ~67 km away
- La Unión26,298 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Purranque?
Purranque has a population of 20,705 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Purranque in?
Purranque is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Is Purranque the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 858 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.