Coronel Population 2026
Coronel has a population of 107,759, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.5% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,759
Rank in Chile
#34
Coordinates
37.03°S, 73.14°W
~11 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
458 km
284 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 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Coronel
- Lota47,339 people · ~6 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~16 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~22 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~24 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~27 km away
- Arauco24,659 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coronel?
Coronel has a population of 107,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Coronel in?
Coronel is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Coronel the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 458 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.