Antofagasta Population 2026
Antofagasta has a population of 401,096, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Antofagasta. Roughly 2.0% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
401,096
Rank in Chile
#4
Coordinates
23.65°S, 70.40°W
~276 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
1,091 km
678 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Antofagasta
Cities near Antofagasta
- Tocopilla25,400 people · ~175 km away
- Calama166,334 people · ~201 km away
- Alto Hospicio142,086 people · ~377 km away
- Caldera16,150 people · ~382 km away
- Pozo Almonte16,878 people · ~383 km away
- Iquique199,587 people · ~383 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Antofagasta?
Antofagasta has a population of 401,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Antofagasta in?
Antofagasta is located in Antofagasta, Chile.
Is Antofagasta the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 1,091 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.