Alto Hospicio Population 2026
Alto Hospicio has a population of 142,086, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Tarapacá. Roughly 0.7% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,086
Rank in Chile
#25
Coordinates
20.27°S, 70.10°W
~544 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
1,467 km
911 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tarapacá
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 199,587 | #16 |
| Pozo Almonte | 16,878 | #131 |
Cities near Alto Hospicio
- Iquique199,587 people · ~8 km away
- Pozo Almonte16,878 people · ~33 km away
- Arica241,653 people · ~200 km away
- Tocopilla25,400 people · ~203 km away
- Calama166,334 people · ~272 km away
- Antofagasta401,096 people · ~377 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alto Hospicio?
Alto Hospicio has a population of 142,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Alto Hospicio in?
Alto Hospicio is located in Tarapacá, Chile.
Is Alto Hospicio the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 1,467 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.