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Smallest Cities in Chile

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Chile

1 Alto del Carmen 05 5,034
2 Cobquecura 18 5,043
3 Corral 17 5,084
4 Ninhue 18 5,268
5 Puerto Cisnes 02 5,739
6 Contulmo 06 5,838
7 Freirina 05 6,038
8 Curarrehue 04 6,624
9 Porvenir 10 6,809
10 Panquehue 01 6,837
11 Teno 11 6,858
12 Los Sauces 04 7,169
13 Hanga Roa 01 7,322
14 María Elena 03 7,530
15 Pelarco 11 7,632
16 Pencahue 11 7,924
17 San Rafael 11 7,964
18 Quirihue 18 8,000
19 Pemuco 18 8,300
20 Ercilla 04 8,466
21 Florida 06 8,916
22 Huasco 05 8,977
23 Chanco 11 9,003
24 Canela 07 9,182
25 Pica 15 9,296
26 Negrete 06 9,394
27 Rauco 11 9,543
28 Algarrobo 01 10,217
29 Punitaqui 07 10,418
30 Pinto 18 10,673
31 San Pedro de Atacama 03 10,960
32 Andacollo 07 11,093
33 Yumbel 06 11,111
34 Laja 06 11,113
35 Taltal 03 11,132
36 Fresia 14 11,366
37 Saavedra 04 11,384
38 Lumaco 04 11,405
39 Purén 04 11,815
40 El Carmen 18 12,277
41 El Carmen 06 12,277
42 Galvarino 04 12,469
43 Bulnes 18 12,715
44 Tierra Amarilla 05 12,898
45 Chonchi 14 12,959
46 Dalcahue 14 13,076
47 Santa Juana 06 13,228
48 Salamanca 07 13,265
49 Catemu 01 13,285
50 Calle Larga 01 13,366
51 Santa Bárbara 06 13,405
52 Tucapel 06 13,427
53 Combarbalá 07 13,605
54 Futrono 17 13,736
55 Pichilemu 08 13,916
56 Diego de Almagro 05 13,925
57 Monte Patria 07 13,945
58 Mejillones 03 14,084
59 Gorbea 04 14,414
60 Villa Alegre 11 14,695
61 Villa Presidente Frei 12 15,000
62 Putaendo 01 15,361
63 Teodoro Schmidt 04 15,504
64 Maullín 14 15,580
65 Cunco 04 15,628
66 Coelemu 18 15,711
67 Caldera 05 16,150
68 Llanquihue 14 16,249
69 Batuco 12 16,784
70 Pozo Almonte 15 16,878
71 Puerto Aysén 02 16,936
72 San Esteban 01 17,090
73 Traiguén 04 17,164
74 La Cruz 01 17,310
75 Quillón 18 17,485
76 Sagrada Familia 11 17,569
77 Colbún 11 17,619
78 Nancagua 08 17,833
79 Cartagena 01 17,978
80 Chicureo 12 18,000
81 San José de Maipo 12 18,189
82 Los Vilos 07 18,275
83 Puerto Natales 10 18,505
84 Paillaco 17 19,088
85 Tiltil 12 19,312
86 Cabildo 01 19,315
87 Los Álamos 06 19,494
88 Cañete 06 20,158
89 Purranque 14 20,705
90 Loncoche 04 21,458
91 Quellón 14 21,823
92 Pitrufquén 04 21,981
93 Lebu 06 22,345
94 Freire 04 22,390
95 Vilcún 04 22,499
96 San Vicente 08 22,572
97 Llaillay 01 22,659
98 Illapel 07 22,816
99 Graneros 08 23,301
100 Collipulli 04 23,321

The smallest cities in Chile (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Alto del Carmen has a population of just 5,034. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,034 residents, Alto del Carmen is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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