Iquique Population 2026
Iquique has a population of 199,587, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Tarapacá. Roughly 1.0% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
199,587
Rank in Chile
#16
Coordinates
20.21°S, 70.15°W
~15 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
1,473 km
915 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tarapacá
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Hospicio | 142,086 | #25 |
| Pozo Almonte | 16,878 | #131 |
Cities near Iquique
- Alto Hospicio142,086 people · ~8 km away
- Pozo Almonte16,878 people · ~38 km away
- Arica241,653 people · ~194 km away
- Tocopilla25,400 people · ~209 km away
- Calama166,334 people · ~280 km away
- Antofagasta401,096 people · ~383 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iquique?
Iquique has a population of 199,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Iquique in?
Iquique is located in Tarapacá, Chile.
Is Iquique the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 1,473 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.