Puerto Varas Population 2026
Puerto Varas has a population of 37,561, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Lagos Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,561
Rank in Chile
#74
Coordinates
41.32°S, 72.99°W
~60 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
898 km
558 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Lagos Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | 245,902 | #8 |
| Osorno | 135,773 | #26 |
| Castro | 41,667 | #66 |
| Ancud | 40,819 | #68 |
| Calbuco | 32,963 | #79 |
| Quellón | 21,823 | #113 |
| Purranque | 20,705 | #115 |
| Llanquihue | 16,249 | #132 |
Cities near Puerto Varas
- Llanquihue16,249 people · ~7 km away
- Puerto Montt245,902 people · ~17 km away
- Purranque20,705 people · ~47 km away
- Calbuco32,963 people · ~52 km away
- Maullín15,580 people · ~61 km away
- Osorno135,773 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas has a population of 37,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Puerto Varas in?
Puerto Varas is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Is Puerto Varas the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 898 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.