Melipilla Population 2026
Melipilla has a population of 63,100, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,100
Rank in Chile
#50
Coordinates
33.69°S, 71.22°W
~175 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Metropolitan
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4,837,295 | #1 |
| Puente Alto | 568,106 | #2 |
| Maipú | 503,635 | #3 |
| San Bernardo | 249,858 | #7 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
Cities near Melipilla
FAQ
What is the population of Melipilla?
Melipilla has a population of 63,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Melipilla in?
Melipilla is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Melipilla the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 59 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.