Cañete Population 2026
Cañete has a population of 31,805, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 152× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,805
Rank in Chile
#84
Coordinates
37.80°S, 73.38°W
~70 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción | 223,574 | #12 |
| Talcahuano | 150,499 | #21 |
| Villa Mercedes | 131,936 | #28 |
| Los Ángeles | 125,430 | #31 |
| San Pedro de la Paz | 121,631 | #32 |
| Coronel | 107,759 | #34 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
Cities near Cañete
- Los Álamos19,494 people · ~20 km away
- Lebu22,345 people · ~32 km away
- Curanilahue32,000 people · ~36 km away
- Angol44,856 people · ~59 km away
- Arauco24,659 people · ~62 km away
- Nacimiento26,523 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cañete?
Cañete has a population of 31,805 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Cañete in?
Cañete is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Cañete the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 542 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.