Major Cities in Peru map & data
There are 26 major cities mapped in Peru, spread over 25 regions. The most are in Ancash (2), Puno (1) and Tumbes (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ancash | 2 | 7.7% |
| Puno | 1 | 3.8% |
| Tumbes | 1 | 3.8% |
| Piura | 1 | 3.8% |
| Lambayeque | 1 | 3.8% |
| Cajamarca | 1 | 3.8% |
| Amazonas | 1 | 3.8% |
| La Libertad | 1 | 3.8% |
| San Martín | 1 | 3.8% |
| Huánuco | 1 | 3.8% |
| Pasco | 1 | 3.8% |
| El Callao | 1 | 3.8% |
| Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima | 1 | 3.8% |
| Ucayali | 1 | 3.8% |
| Junín | 1 | 3.8% |
| Ica | 1 | 3.8% |
| Huancavelica | 1 | 3.8% |
| Madre de Dios | 1 | 3.8% |
| Cusco | 1 | 3.8% |
| Apurímac | 1 | 3.8% |
| Ayacucho | 1 | 3.8% |
| Arequipa | 1 | 3.8% |
| Moquegua | 1 | 3.8% |
| Tacna | 1 | 3.8% |
| Loreto | 1 | 3.8% |
Notable major cities in Peru
- LimaMunicipalidad Metropolitana de Lima · pop. 9562280
- ArequipaArequipa · pop. 1080635
- TrujilloLa Libertad · pop. 919899
- ChiclayoLambayeque · pop. 552508
- PiuraPiura · pop. 473025
- HuancayoJunín · pop. 465834
- CuzcoCusco · pop. 428450
- IquitosLoreto · pop. 377609
- ChimboteAncash · pop. 354273
- PucallpaUcayali · pop. 327568
- IcaIca · pop. 289861
- TacnaTacna · pop. 286240
- AyacuchoAyacucho · pop. 216444
- CajamarcaCajamarca · pop. 201329
- HuanucoHuánuco · pop. 196627
- PunoPuno · pop. 128637
- TumbesTumbes
- ChachapoyasAmazonas
- MayobambaSan Martín
- Cerro De PascoPasco
- CallaoEl Callao
- HuancavelicaHuancavelica
- Puerto MaldonadoMadre de Dios
- AbancayApurímac
- MoqueguaMoquegua
- HuarazAncash · pop. 118836
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Peru?
This layer holds 26 major cities in Peru, the most of them in Ancash. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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