Cartagena Population 2026
Cartagena has a population of 17,978, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 269× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,978
Rank in Chile
#122
Coordinates
33.55°S, 71.61°W
~82 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valparaiso
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar | 334,248 | #5 |
| Valparaíso | 282,448 | #6 |
| Quilpué | 130,263 | #29 |
| Villa Alemana | 97,320 | #38 |
| San Antonio | 87,675 | #39 |
| Quillota | 67,779 | #47 |
| Los Andes | 63,009 | #51 |
| San Felipe | 59,294 | #52 |
Cities near Cartagena
- San Antonio87,675 people · ~5 km away
- El Quisco16,967 people · ~19 km away
- Casablanca24,537 people · ~32 km away
- Melipilla63,100 people · ~39 km away
- Curacaví18,378 people · ~48 km away
- Valparaíso282,448 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of 17,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Cartagena in?
Cartagena is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is Cartagena the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 90 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.