Aguaytía Population 2026
Aguaytía has a population of 18,318, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Ucayali. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 422× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,318
Rank in Peru
#115
Coordinates
9.04°S, 75.51°W
~278 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
373 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ucayali
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Pucallpa | 326,040 | #10 |
| San Fernando | 67,844 | #38 |
| Atalaya | 16,700 | #122 |
Cities near Aguaytía
- Tingo María53,177 people · ~61 km away
- Uchiza17,742 people · ~123 km away
- Huánuco196,627 people · ~127 km away
- Pucallpa326,040 people · ~128 km away
- San Fernando67,844 people · ~128 km away
- Tocache29,029 people · ~146 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aguaytía?
Aguaytía has a population of 18,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Aguaytía in?
Aguaytía is located in Ucayali, Peru.
Is Aguaytía the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 373 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.