San Bernardo Population 2026
San Bernardo has a population of 249,858, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Santiago Metropolitan. Roughly 1.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
249,858
Rank in Chile
#7
Coordinates
33.59°S, 70.70°W
~571 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
16 km
10 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 |
| Peñalolén | 241,599 | #10 |
| Quilicura | 210,410 | #14 |
| La Pintana | 201,178 | #15 |
| Renca | 147,151 | #23 |
| Colina | 146,207 | #24 |
Cities near San Bernardo
- La Pintana201,178 people · ~6 km away
- Padre Hurtado63,250 people · ~10 km away
- Maipú503,635 people · ~11 km away
- Puente Alto568,106 people · ~12 km away
- Santiago4,837,295 people · ~16 km away
- Buin63,419 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Bernardo?
San Bernardo has a population of 249,858 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Chile.
What region is San Bernardo in?
San Bernardo is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Is San Bernardo the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 16 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.