Padre Las Casas Population 2026
Padre Las Casas has a population of 72,892, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.4% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,892
Rank in Chile
#44
Coordinates
38.76°S, 72.60°W
~125 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
615 km
382 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| Villarrica | 49,184 | #56 |
| Angol | 44,856 | #62 |
| Labranza | 35,893 | #75 |
| Lautaro | 34,268 | #77 |
| Victoria | 32,448 | #81 |
| Nueva Imperial | 29,366 | #87 |
| Pucón | 26,953 | #93 |
Cities near Padre Las Casas
FAQ
What is the population of Padre Las Casas?
Padre Las Casas has a population of 72,892 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Padre Las Casas in?
Padre Las Casas is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Padre Las Casas the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 615 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.