Buin Population 2026
Buin has a population of 63,419, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,419
Rank in Chile
#48
Coordinates
33.73°S, 70.74°W
~483 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Metropolitan
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4,837,295 | #1 |
| Puente Alto | 568,106 | #2 |
| Maipú | 503,635 | #3 |
| San Bernardo | 249,858 | #7 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
Cities near Buin
- Paine72,759 people · ~8 km away
- San Bernardo249,858 people · ~16 km away
- Talagante57,323 people · ~19 km away
- Peñaflor85,671 people · ~19 km away
- Padre Hurtado63,250 people · ~19 km away
- La Pintana201,178 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buin?
Buin has a population of 63,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Buin in?
Buin is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Buin the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 32 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.