Curacaví Population 2026
Curacaví has a population of 18,378, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 263× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,378
Rank in Chile
#120
Coordinates
33.40°S, 71.13°W
~213 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Metropolitan
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4,837,295 | #1 |
| Puente Alto | 568,106 | #2 |
| Maipú | 503,635 | #3 |
| San Bernardo | 249,858 | #7 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
Cities near Curacaví
FAQ
What is the population of Curacaví?
Curacaví has a population of 18,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Curacaví in?
Curacaví is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Curacaví the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 45 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.