Curicó Population 2026
Curicó has a population of 102,438, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.5% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,438
Rank in Chile
#36
Coordinates
34.98°S, 71.24°W
~217 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
178 km
111 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Talca | 197,479 | #17 |
| Linares | 69,535 | #46 |
| Constitución | 41,207 | #67 |
| Molina | 40,329 | #69 |
| San Javier | 40,189 | #70 |
| San Clemente | 39,538 | #71 |
| Cauquenes | 38,522 | #72 |
| Longaví | 28,499 | #89 |
Cities near Curicó
- Sagrada Familia17,569 people · ~13 km away
- Molina40,329 people · ~15 km away
- Chimbarongo33,446 people · ~35 km away
- Santa Cruz34,914 people · ~40 km away
- Talca197,479 people · ~62 km away
- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua44,046 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Curicó?
Curicó has a population of 102,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Curicó in?
Curicó is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Curicó the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 178 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.