Talcahuano Population 2026
Talcahuano has a population of 150,499, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.8% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,499
Rank in Chile
#21
Coordinates
36.72°S, 73.12°W
~15 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
427 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción | 223,574 | #12 |
| Villa Mercedes | 131,936 | #28 |
| Los Ángeles | 125,430 | #31 |
| San Pedro de la Paz | 121,631 | #32 |
| Coronel | 107,759 | #34 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Talcahuano
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~7 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~13 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~13 km away
- Tomé53,219 people · ~19 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~24 km away
- Coronel107,759 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Talcahuano?
Talcahuano has a population of 150,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Talcahuano in?
Talcahuano is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Talcahuano the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 427 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.