Santa Cruz Population 2026
Santa Cruz has a population of 34,914, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in O'Higgins Region. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,914
Rank in Chile
#76
Coordinates
34.64°S, 71.37°W
~174 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
147 km
91 miles, straight line
Other big cities in O'Higgins Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | 212,695 | #13 |
| San Vicente de Tagua Tagua | 44,046 | #63 |
| Machalí | 42,572 | #64 |
| Rengo | 38,100 | #73 |
| Chimbarongo | 33,446 | #78 |
| Graneros | 23,301 | #105 |
Cities near Santa Cruz
- Chimbarongo33,446 people · ~31 km away
- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua44,046 people · ~35 km away
- Curicó102,438 people · ~40 km away
- Sagrada Familia17,569 people · ~40 km away
- Rengo38,100 people · ~53 km away
- Molina40,329 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 34,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz is located in O'Higgins Region, Chile.
Is Santa Cruz the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 147 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.