Valparaíso Population 2026
Valparaíso has a population of 282,448, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Valparaiso. Roughly 1.4% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
282,448
Rank in Chile
#6
Coordinates
33.04°S, 71.63°W
~15 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valparaiso
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Viña del Mar | 334,248 | #5 |
| Quilpué | 130,263 | #29 |
| Villa Alemana | 97,320 | #38 |
| San Antonio | 87,675 | #39 |
| Quillota | 67,779 | #47 |
| Los Andes | 63,009 | #51 |
| San Felipe | 59,294 | #52 |
| La Calera | 50,221 | #55 |
Cities near Valparaíso
- Viña del Mar334,248 people · ~7 km away
- Concón42,152 people · ~17 km away
- Quilpué130,263 people · ~17 km away
- Villa Alemana97,320 people · ~24 km away
- Quintero22,174 people · ~29 km away
- Limache46,121 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valparaíso?
Valparaíso has a population of 282,448 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Valparaíso in?
Valparaíso is located in Valparaiso, Chile.
Is Valparaíso the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 103 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.