Villarrica Population 2026
Villarrica has a population of 49,184, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Araucania. Roughly 0.2% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,184
Rank in Chile
#56
Coordinates
39.29°S, 72.23°W
~232 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
663 km
412 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Araucania
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Temuco | 238,129 | #11 |
| Padre Las Casas | 72,892 | #44 |
| Angol | 44,856 | #62 |
| Labranza | 35,893 | #75 |
| Lautaro | 34,268 | #77 |
| Victoria | 32,448 | #81 |
| Nueva Imperial | 29,366 | #87 |
| Pucón | 26,953 | #93 |
Cities near Villarrica
- Pucón26,953 people · ~24 km away
- Panguipulli32,525 people · ~41 km away
- Padre Las Casas72,892 people · ~67 km away
- Temuco238,129 people · ~69 km away
- Labranza35,893 people · ~74 km away
- Lautaro34,268 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villarrica?
Villarrica has a population of 49,184 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Villarrica in?
Villarrica is located in Araucania, Chile.
Is Villarrica the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 663 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.