Pozo Almonte Population 2026
Pozo Almonte has a population of 16,878, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Tarapacá. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 287× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,878
Rank in Chile
#131
Coordinates
20.26°S, 69.79°W
~1,035 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
1,470 km
913 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tarapacá
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 199,587 | #16 |
| Alto Hospicio | 142,086 | #25 |
Cities near Pozo Almonte
- Alto Hospicio142,086 people · ~33 km away
- Iquique199,587 people · ~38 km away
- Arica241,653 people · ~205 km away
- Tocopilla25,400 people · ~209 km away
- Calama166,334 people · ~261 km away
- Antofagasta401,096 people · ~383 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pozo Almonte?
Pozo Almonte has a population of 16,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Pozo Almonte in?
Pozo Almonte is located in Tarapacá, Chile.
Is Pozo Almonte the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 1,470 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.