Valdivia Population 2026
Valdivia has a population of 133,419, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Los Ríos Region. Roughly 0.7% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
133,419
Rank in Chile
#27
Coordinates
39.81°S, 73.25°W
~17 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
744 km
462 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Ríos Region
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Panguipulli | 32,525 | #80 |
| Río Bueno | 31,366 | #86 |
| La Unión | 26,298 | #97 |
| Paillaco | 19,088 | #118 |
Cities near Valdivia
- Paillaco19,088 people · ~42 km away
- La Unión26,298 people · ~55 km away
- Río Bueno31,366 people · ~63 km away
- Panguipulli32,525 people · ~80 km away
- Osorno135,773 people · ~85 km away
- Villarrica49,184 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valdivia?
Valdivia has a population of 133,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Valdivia in?
Valdivia is located in Los Ríos Region, Chile.
Is Valdivia the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 744 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.