Maipú Population 2026
Maipú has a population of 503,635, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 2.5% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
503,635
Rank in Chile
#3
Coordinates
33.51°S, 70.77°W
~478 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Metropolitan
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4,837,295 | #1 |
| Puente Alto | 568,106 | #2 |
| San Bernardo | 249,858 | #7 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
| Colina | 146,207 | #24 |
Cities near Maipú
- Padre Hurtado63,250 people · ~7 km away
- Lo Prado104,316 people · ~9 km away
- San Bernardo249,858 people · ~11 km away
- Santiago4,837,295 people · ~13 km away
- Renca147,151 people · ~14 km away
- La Pintana201,178 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maipú?
Maipú has a population of 503,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Maipú in?
Maipú is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Maipú the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 13 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.