Peñalolén Population 2026
Peñalolén has a population of 241,599, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 1.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
241,599
Rank in Chile
#10
Coordinates
33.47°S, 70.53°W
~710 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
11 km
7 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 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
| Colina | 146,207 | #24 |
Cities near Peñalolén
- Santiago4,837,295 people · ~11 km away
- La Pintana201,178 people · ~16 km away
- Puente Alto568,106 people · ~16 km away
- Renca147,151 people · ~18 km away
- Lo Prado104,316 people · ~18 km away
- Quilicura210,410 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peñalolén?
Peñalolén has a population of 241,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Peñalolén in?
Peñalolén is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Peñalolén the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 11 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.