Hualpén Population 2026
Hualpén has a population of 86,639, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.4% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,639
Rank in Chile
#40
Coordinates
36.79°S, 73.10°W
~21 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
432 km
268 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 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Hualpén
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~6 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~6 km away
- Talcahuano150,499 people · ~7 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~17 km away
- Tomé53,219 people · ~23 km away
- Coronel107,759 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hualpén?
Hualpén has a population of 86,639 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Hualpén in?
Hualpén is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Hualpén the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 432 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.