Vallenar Population 2026
Vallenar has a population of 44,895, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Atacama. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,895
Rank in Chile
#61
Coordinates
28.58°S, 70.76°W
~388 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
543 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atacama
Cities near Vallenar
FAQ
What is the population of Vallenar?
Vallenar has a population of 44,895 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Vallenar in?
Vallenar is located in Atacama, Chile.
Is Vallenar the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 543 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.