La Calera Population 2026
La Calera has a population of 50,221, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,221
Rank in Chile
#55
Coordinates
32.79°S, 71.20°W
~217 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valparaiso
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar | 334,248 | #5 |
| Valparaíso | 282,448 | #6 |
| Quilpué | 130,263 | #29 |
| Villa Alemana | 97,320 | #38 |
| San Antonio | 87,675 | #39 |
| Quillota | 67,779 | #47 |
| Los Andes | 63,009 | #51 |
| San Felipe | 59,294 | #52 |
Cities near La Calera
FAQ
What is the population of La Calera?
La Calera has a population of 50,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Chile.
What region is La Calera in?
La Calera is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is La Calera the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 90 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.