Lautaro Population 2026
Lautaro has a population of 34,268, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,268
Rank in Chile
#77
Coordinates
38.53°S, 72.44°W
~217 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
587 km
365 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| Padre Las Casas | 72,892 | #44 |
| Villarrica | 49,184 | #56 |
| Angol | 44,856 | #62 |
| Labranza | 35,893 | #75 |
| Victoria | 32,448 | #81 |
| Nueva Imperial | 29,366 | #87 |
| Pucón | 26,953 | #93 |
Cities near Lautaro
- Temuco238,129 people · ~27 km away
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~29 km away
- Victoria32,448 people · ~34 km away
- Traiguén17,164 people · ~37 km away
- Labranza35,893 people · ~38 km away
- Nueva Imperial29,366 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lautaro?
Lautaro has a population of 34,268 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Lautaro in?
Lautaro is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Lautaro the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 587 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.