Talca Population 2026
Talca has a population of 197,479, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 1.0% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
197,479
Rank in Chile
#17
Coordinates
35.42°S, 71.65°W
~112 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
237 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Longaví | 28,499 | #89 |
Cities near Talca
- San Clemente39,538 people · ~19 km away
- San Javier40,189 people · ~20 km away
- Colbún17,619 people · ~37 km away
- Linares69,535 people · ~47 km away
- Molina40,329 people · ~48 km away
- Sagrada Familia17,569 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Talca?
Talca has a population of 197,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Talca in?
Talca is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Talca the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 237 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.