Curanilahue Population 2026
Curanilahue has a population of 32,000, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 151× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,000
Rank in Chile
#83
Coordinates
37.48°S, 73.34°W
~141 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
509 km
316 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 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
Cities near Curanilahue
FAQ
What is the population of Curanilahue?
Curanilahue has a population of 32,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Curanilahue in?
Curanilahue is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Curanilahue the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 509 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.