Villa Mercedes Population 2026
Villa Mercedes has a population of 131,936, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.7% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,936
Rank in Chile
#28
Coordinates
37.40°S, 71.98°W
~342 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
455 km
283 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción | 223,574 | #12 |
| Talcahuano | 150,499 | #21 |
| Los Ángeles | 125,430 | #31 |
| San Pedro de la Paz | 121,631 | #32 |
| Coronel | 107,759 | #34 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
| Tomé | 53,219 | #54 |
Cities near Villa Mercedes
- Los Ángeles125,430 people · ~34 km away
- Mulchén27,557 people · ~42 km away
- Cabrero27,595 people · ~56 km away
- Nacimiento26,523 people · ~62 km away
- Collipulli23,321 people · ~73 km away
- Angol44,856 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villa Mercedes?
Villa Mercedes has a population of 131,936 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Villa Mercedes in?
Villa Mercedes is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Villa Mercedes the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 455 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.