Molina Population 2026
Molina has a population of 40,329, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Maule Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,329
Rank in Chile
#69
Coordinates
35.11°S, 71.28°W
~253 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
193 km
120 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maule Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Talca | 197,479 | #17 |
| Curicó | 102,438 | #36 |
| Linares | 69,535 | #46 |
| Constitución | 41,207 | #67 |
| San Javier | 40,189 | #70 |
| San Clemente | 39,538 | #71 |
| Cauquenes | 38,522 | #72 |
| Longaví | 28,499 | #89 |
Cities near Molina
- Curicó102,438 people · ~15 km away
- Sagrada Familia17,569 people · ~16 km away
- Talca197,479 people · ~48 km away
- Chimbarongo33,446 people · ~50 km away
- San Clemente39,538 people · ~51 km away
- Santa Cruz34,914 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Molina?
Molina has a population of 40,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Molina in?
Molina is located in Maule Region, Chile.
Is Molina the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 193 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.