Osorno Population 2026
Osorno has a population of 135,773, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Lagos Region. Roughly 0.7% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,773
Rank in Chile
#26
Coordinates
40.57°S, 73.13°W
~37 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
821 km
510 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Lagos Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | 245,902 | #8 |
| Castro | 41,667 | #66 |
| Ancud | 40,819 | #68 |
| Puerto Varas | 37,561 | #74 |
| Calbuco | 32,963 | #79 |
| Quellón | 21,823 | #113 |
| Purranque | 20,705 | #115 |
| Llanquihue | 16,249 | #132 |
Cities near Osorno
- Río Bueno31,366 people · ~31 km away
- La Unión26,298 people · ~32 km away
- Purranque20,705 people · ~38 km away
- Paillaco19,088 people · ~60 km away
- Llanquihue16,249 people · ~77 km away
- Puerto Varas37,561 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Osorno?
Osorno has a population of 135,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Osorno in?
Osorno is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Is Osorno the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 821 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.