Quillón Population 2026
Quillón has a population of 17,485, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Ñuble. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 277× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,485
Rank in Chile
#125
Coordinates
36.75°S, 72.47°W
~72 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ñuble
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Chillán | 150,396 | #22 |
| San Carlos | 31,517 | #85 |
| Chillán Viejo | 28,735 | #88 |
| Coihueco | 25,159 | #99 |
| Coelemu | 15,711 | #134 |
Cities near Quillón
- Cabrero27,595 people · ~33 km away
- Chillán Viejo28,735 people · ~33 km away
- Coelemu15,711 people · ~35 km away
- Chillán150,396 people · ~37 km away
- Tomé53,219 people · ~45 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quillón?
Quillón has a population of 17,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Quillón in?
Quillón is located in Ñuble, Chile.
Is Quillón the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 402 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.