Puente Alto Population 2026
Puente Alto has a population of 568,106, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 2.8% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
568,106
Rank in Chile
#2
Coordinates
33.61°S, 70.58°W
~700 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Metropolitan
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4,837,295 | #1 |
| Maipú | 503,635 | #3 |
| San Bernardo | 249,858 | #7 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
| Colina | 146,207 | #24 |
Cities near Puente Alto
- La Pintana201,178 people · ~6 km away
- San Bernardo249,858 people · ~12 km away
- Peñalolén241,599 people · ~16 km away
- Santiago4,837,295 people · ~18 km away
- Buin63,419 people · ~20 km away
- Maipú503,635 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puente Alto?
Puente Alto has a population of 568,106 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Puente Alto in?
Puente Alto is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is Puente Alto the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 18 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.