Tocopilla Population 2026
Tocopilla has a population of 25,400, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Antofagasta. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 190× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,400
Rank in Chile
#98
Coordinates
22.09°S, 70.20°W
~37 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
1,264 km
785 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Antofagasta
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | 401,096 | #4 |
| Calama | 166,334 | #18 |
Cities near Tocopilla
- Calama166,334 people · ~137 km away
- Antofagasta401,096 people · ~175 km away
- Alto Hospicio142,086 people · ~203 km away
- Pozo Almonte16,878 people · ~209 km away
- Iquique199,587 people · ~209 km away
- Arica241,653 people · ~402 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tocopilla?
Tocopilla has a population of 25,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Tocopilla in?
Tocopilla is located in Antofagasta, Chile.
Is Tocopilla the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 1,264 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.