Carahue Population 2026
Carahue has a population of 24,377, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 198× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,377
Rank in Chile
#102
Coordinates
38.71°S, 73.16°W
~41 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
626 km
389 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| Padre Las Casas | 72,892 | #44 |
| Villarrica | 49,184 | #56 |
| Angol | 44,856 | #62 |
| Labranza | 35,893 | #75 |
| Lautaro | 34,268 | #77 |
| Victoria | 32,448 | #81 |
| Nueva Imperial | 29,366 | #87 |
Cities near Carahue
- Nueva Imperial29,366 people · ~19 km away
- Labranza35,893 people · ~36 km away
- Temuco238,129 people · ~49 km away
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~49 km away
- Lautaro34,268 people · ~66 km away
- Traiguén17,164 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carahue?
Carahue has a population of 24,377 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Carahue in?
Carahue is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Carahue the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 626 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.