Chiguayante Population 2026
Chiguayante has a population of 84,718, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.4% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,718
Rank in Chile
#42
Coordinates
36.93°S, 73.03°W
~36 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
442 km
274 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 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Chiguayante
- Concepción223,574 people · ~11 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~12 km away
- Coronel107,759 people · ~16 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~17 km away
- Lota47,339 people · ~22 km away
- Talcahuano150,499 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chiguayante?
Chiguayante has a population of 84,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Chiguayante in?
Chiguayante is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Chiguayante the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 442 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.