Machalí Population 2026
Machalí has a population of 42,572, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in O'Higgins Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,572
Rank in Chile
#64
Coordinates
34.18°S, 70.65°W
~568 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
80 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in O'Higgins Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | 212,695 | #13 |
| San Vicente de Tagua Tagua | 44,046 | #63 |
| Rengo | 38,100 | #73 |
| Santa Cruz | 34,914 | #76 |
| Chimbarongo | 33,446 | #78 |
| Graneros | 23,301 | #105 |
Cities near Machalí
FAQ
What is the population of Machalí?
Machalí has a population of 42,572 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Machalí in?
Machalí is located in O'Higgins Region, Chile.
Is Machalí the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 80 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.