La Cruz Population 2026
La Cruz has a population of 17,310, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 279× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,310
Rank in Chile
#126
Coordinates
32.83°S, 71.23°W
~156 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
88 km
55 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 Cruz
FAQ
What is the population of La Cruz?
La Cruz has a population of 17,310 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Chile.
What region is La Cruz in?
La Cruz is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is La Cruz the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 88 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.