Temuco Population 2026
Temuco has a population of 238,129, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 1.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
238,129
Rank in Chile
#11
Coordinates
38.74°S, 72.60°W
~104 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
613 km
381 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Padre Las Casas | 72,892 | #44 |
| Villarrica | 49,184 | #56 |
| Angol | 44,856 | #62 |
| Labranza | 35,893 | #75 |
| Lautaro | 34,268 | #77 |
| Victoria | 32,448 | #81 |
| Nueva Imperial | 29,366 | #87 |
| Pucón | 26,953 | #93 |
Cities near Temuco
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~3 km away
- Labranza35,893 people · ~14 km away
- Lautaro34,268 people · ~27 km away
- Nueva Imperial29,366 people · ~31 km away
- Carahue24,377 people · ~49 km away
- Traiguén17,164 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Temuco?
Temuco has a population of 238,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Temuco in?
Temuco is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Temuco the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 613 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.