San Felipe Population 2026

San Felipe has a population of 59,294, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.

SantiagoSan Felipe
Location of San Felipe (capital Santiago shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
59,294
Rank in Chile
#52
Coordinates
32.75°S, 70.73°W
~654 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
79 km
49 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Valparaiso

CityPopulationRank in Chile
Viña del Mar334,248#5
Valparaíso282,448#6
Quilpué130,263#29
Villa Alemana97,320#38
San Antonio87,675#39
Quillota67,779#47
Los Andes63,009#51
La Calera50,221#55

Cities near San Felipe

FAQ

What is the population of San Felipe?
San Felipe has a population of 59,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Chile.
What region is San Felipe in?
San Felipe is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is San Felipe the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 79 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.

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