Concepción Population 2026
Concepción has a population of 223,574, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 1.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
223,574
Rank in Chile
#12
Coordinates
36.83°S, 73.05°W
~36 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Concepción
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~5 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~6 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~11 km away
- Talcahuano150,499 people · ~13 km away
- Coronel107,759 people · ~24 km away
- Tomé53,219 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Concepción?
Concepción has a population of 223,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Concepción in?
Concepción is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Concepción the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 434 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.