Traiguén Population 2026
Traiguén has a population of 17,164, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.1% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 282× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,164
Rank in Chile
#127
Coordinates
38.25°S, 72.67°W
~180 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
563 km
350 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| 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 |
Cities near Traiguén
- Victoria32,448 people · ~30 km away
- Lautaro34,268 people · ~37 km away
- Collipulli23,321 people · ~39 km away
- Angol44,856 people · ~51 km away
- Temuco238,129 people · ~54 km away
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Traiguén?
Traiguén has a population of 17,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Traiguén in?
Traiguén is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Traiguén the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 563 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.