Peru Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Peru Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | 12,003,443 | 1.82% |
| Arequipa | 1,188,831 | 1.38% |
| Trujillo | 1,129,355 | 2.45% |
| Chiclayo | 696,106 | 1.22% |
| Piura | 609,909 | 2.75% |
| Cusco | 522,320 | 1.49% |
| Huancayo | 476,971 | 1.42% |
| Iquitos | 452,836 | 1.26% |
| Pucallpa | 434,055 | 2.29% |
| Chimbote | 419,890 | 1.53% |
| Tacna | 363,022 | 2.1% |
| Ica | 362,426 | 2.71% |
| Juliaca | 346,068 | 2.23% |
| Ayacucho | 258,645 | 1.88% |
| Chincha Alta | 243,242 | 2.58% |
| Cajamarca | 242,196 | 1.57% |
| Huanuco | 236,367 | 1.66% |
| Sullana | 220,092 | 1.41% |
| Tarapoto | 185,781 | 2.27% |
| Huacho | 176,703 | 0.57% |
| Huaraz | 143,908 | 1.95% |
| Puno | 139,751 | 0.54% |
| Tumbes | 118,473 | 1.73% |
| Puerto Maldonado | 112,307 | 2.87% |
| Paita | 110,195 | 2.74% |
| Talara | 105,679 | 1.49% |
| Pisco | 100,056 | 2.77% |
| Yurimaguas | 91,792 | 3.24% |
| Moquegua | 89,715 | 2.4% |
| Abancay | 88,991 | 2.04% |
| Huaral | 88,731 | 0.29% |
| Jaen | 87,166 | 1.35% |
| Tingo Maria | 76,691 | 1.48% |
| San Vicente de Canete | 75,125 | 0.48% |
| Ilo | 73,886 | 0.86% |
| Andahuaylas | 68,601 | 1.59% |
| Barranca | 64,768 | 0.26% |
| Huancavelica | 61,615 | 2.19% |
| Moyobamba | 60,909 | 1.67% |
| El Pedregal | 60,806 | 2.59% |
| Cerro de Pasco | 60,006 | -0.45% |
| Huamachuco | 57,876 | 3.06% |
| Nazca | 56,201 | 2.56% |
| Ferrenafe | 56,022 | 1.44% |
| Sicuani | 53,901 | 0.9% |
| Catacaos | 51,344 | 1.59% |
| Zarumilla | 48,394 | 2.29% |
| Chulucanas | 46,970 | 1.3% |
| Pichanaqui | 45,484 | -0.28% |
| Sechura | 45,326 | 3.3% |
| Chachapoyas | 43,479 | 2.36% |
| Chepen | 41,919 | 0.86% |
| Tarma | 41,450 | -0.27% |
| Casma | 41,289 | 2.57% |
| Chancay | 39,368 | 0.36% |
| Bagua Grande | 38,982 | 1.11% |
| Huanta | 37,550 | 1.34% |
| Pacasmayo | 35,612 | 1.85% |
| Yauri | 35,404 | 1.54% |
| Jauja | 34,641 | 0.99% |
| San Clemente | 33,897 | 3.27% |
| Juanjui | 32,500 | 1.43% |
| Tambo Grande | 30,987 | 2.02% |
| Laredo | 30,972 | 2.1% |
| Satipo | 30,655 | 1.13% |
| Nueva Cajamarca | 30,599 | 1.61% |
| Tupac Amaru | 29,917 | 2.32% |
| Mala | 29,754 | 0.38% |
| Sicaya | 29,314 | 5.13% |
| La Arena | 29,294 | 1.5% |
| San Martin de Pangoa | 29,054 | 2.13% |
| Bagua | 28,343 | 1.13% |
| Supe | 28,079 | 0.52% |
| Monsefu | 27,964 | 1.45% |
| Moche | 27,149 | 2.7% |
| La Merced | 27,068 | 0.82% |
| Mollendo | 26,667 | 0.06% |
| Miramar - Alto Salaverry | 26,481 | 3.03% |
| Guadalupe | 26,288 | 1.57% |
| Tuman | 26,164 | 0.84% |
| Paijan | 26,111 | 1.92% |
| Requena | 26,028 | 0.71% |
| Pimentel | 25,480 | 2.7% |
| Chota | 24,744 | 0.87% |
| Huarmey | 24,604 | 1.7% |
| Quillabamba | 24,536 | -0.76% |
| Rioja | 24,443 | 0.99% |
| San Ramon | 24,358 | 0.9% |
| Ayaviri | 24,178 | 0.93% |
| Guadalupe | 23,811 | 3.44% |
| Aguaytia | 23,627 | 2.87% |
| Segunda Jerusalen | 23,389 | 4.92% |
| Nauta | 23,273 | 1.3% |
| Azangaro | 22,559 | 0.86% |
| Celendin | 22,329 | 1.19% |
| Contamana | 22,261 | 1.59% |
| La Union | 22,204 | 1.65% |
| Santa | 22,150 | 1.83% |
| San Agustin de Cajas | 22,010 | 4.02% |
| Valle de Dios - Nuevo Chao | 21,607 | 3.96% |
| San Juan de Marcona | 21,566 | 3.08% |
| Mazamari | 21,460 | 2.16% |
| San Pedro de los Incas | 21,423 | 1.61% |
| Motupe | 21,227 | 2.67% |
| Cajabamba | 21,132 | 1.26% |
| Ilave | 20,956 | -0.64% |
| Cutervo | 20,776 | -0.03% |
| Pichari | 20,695 | 2.7% |
| Casa Grande | 20,255 | 0.44% |
| Patapo | 20,069 | 1.65% |
| Olmos | 19,382 | 2.74% |
| Tocache | 19,372 | 0.89% |
| La Oroya | 18,960 | -2.17% |
| Aucayacu | 18,663 | 0.63% |
| Urubamba | 18,188 | 1.85% |
| Huanchaco | 18,127 | 4.68% |
| Atalaya | 18,042 | 1.95% |
| Chilca | 18,035 | 2.4% |
| Caraz | 17,518 | 1.06% |
| Paramonga | 17,353 | -1.72% |
| Salaverry | 17,274 | 3.59% |
| Chao | 17,171 | 3.96% |
| Santiago | 17,033 | 2.39% |
| San Pedro de Lloc | 16,259 | 1.7% |
| Sapallanga | 16,145 | 4.01% |
| Bambamarca | 16,075 | -0.5% |
| Calca | 16,017 | 1.16% |
| Victor Raul | 15,890 | 1.79% |
| Santa Eulalia | 15,797 | -0.32% |
| Mancora | 15,692 | 2.17% |
| Concepcion | 15,618 | 1.19% |
| San Ignacio de la Frontera | 15,610 | 1.52% |
| Santa Rosa | 15,422 | 2.09% |
| Querecotillo | 15,190 | 1.34% |
| Cerro Verde | 15,132 | 2.52% |
| Bellavista | 14,743 | 1.66% |
| San Lucas | 14,720 | 2.19% |
| Soritor | 14,667 | -0.22% |
| Chupaca | 14,540 | 0.07% |
| San Jeronimo de Tunan | 14,418 | 1.85% |
| Otuzco | 14,199 | 0.9% |
| San Jose | 14,170 | 3.18% |
| Cartavio | 14,026 | 0.59% |
| Negritos | 13,500 | 0.75% |
| Anta | 13,204 | 2.42% |
| Puquio | 13,195 | 0.18% |
| Eten | 12,769 | 1.78% |
| El Triunfo | 12,713 | 2.76% |
| Oxapampa | 12,695 | 1.2% |
| Macusani | 12,643 | 1.31% |
| Lamas | 12,464 | 0.96% |
| Cayalti | 12,352 | -0.3% |
| Viru | 12,289 | 1.67% |
| Puente Viru | 12,256 | 1.83% |
| Picsi | 12,217 | 2.89% |
| Caballococha | 11,974 | 1.92% |
| La Joya | 11,968 | 2.84% |
| Pativilca | 11,669 | -0.7% |
| Villa Rica | 11,542 | -0.35% |
| Camana | 11,540 | -1.78% |
| Pacanguilla | 11,398 | 2.56% |
| San Lorenzo | 11,372 | 2.01% |
| Caleta Cruz | 11,354 | 2.21% |
| Morrope | 11,334 | 2.42% |
| Tucume | 11,320 | 1.65% |
| Medio Mundo | 11,304 | 1.38% |
| Yunguyo | 11,155 | -0.76% |
| Reque | 10,943 | 2.28% |
| Las Lomas | 10,938 | 0.78% |
| Los Organos | 10,843 | 1.54% |
| Quilmana | 10,750 | 0.12% |
| Lircay | 10,695 | 0.46% |
| San Jose de Sisa | 10,552 | 1.61% |
| Coracora | 10,448 | -0.83% |
| Pampa Libre | 10,436 | 0.33% |
| San Marcos | 10,320 | 1.05% |
| San Jacinto | 10,313 | 1.55% |
| Santo Tomas | 10,313 | -0.45% |
| La Legua | 10,243 | 1.64% |
| Cucungara | 10,221 | 1.32% |
| La Pampa | 10,007 | 0.79% |
| Fila Alta | 9,427 | 1.44% |
| Junin | 9,202 | -1.05% |
| Chongoyape | 8,911 | 1.19% |
| Putina | 8,606 | -2.44% |
| Oyon | 7,623 | -1.51% |
| Desaguadero | 6,862 | -2.53% |
| La Rinconada | 5,101 | -3.57% |
Peru Overview
The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of 12,003,443 people.
Peru is one of South America’s most populous countries, and when you break down the populations of the cities, it is easy to see why this country, which is the 20th largest in the world by area, is the 44th most populous in the world. The capital city, Lima, contributes a large portion to the population figures. It is the only city in the country that has surpassed the one million resident milestone, and in fact, with a population of over 12M, it has surpassed many milestones and is by far Peru’s largest city. These cities are spread across 25 different regions, with the exception of the Lima Province which stands alone.
Peru’s cities are developing and expanding, and this is evidenced by the number of residents that reside in urban areas. In 1960, over half of the population lived in rural areas. In 2015, this number dropped to just 21% due to a combination of city expansion and development and more natives leaving rural areas to pursue opportunities and take advantage of all that the larger cities have to offer.
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