Pucón Population 2026
Pucón has a population of 26,953, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 179× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,953
Rank in Chile
#93
Coordinates
39.28°S, 71.95°W
~236 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
658 km
409 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| Padre Las Casas | 72,892 | #44 |
| 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 |
Cities near Pucón
- Villarrica49,184 people · ~24 km away
- Panguipulli32,525 people · ~52 km away
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~80 km away
- Temuco238,129 people · ~82 km away
- Labranza35,893 people · ~90 km away
- Lautaro34,268 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pucón?
Pucón has a population of 26,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Pucón in?
Pucón is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Pucón the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 658 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.