Arequipa Population 2026
Arequipa has a population of 1,195,700, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Arequipa. Roughly 3.4% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,195,700
Rank in Peru
#3
Coordinates
16.40°S, 71.54°W
~2,397 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
765 km
475 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arequipa
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Satelite | 76,410 | #31 |
| Selva Alegre | 72,696 | #33 |
| Cono Norte | 47,347 | #57 |
| Jacobo Hunter | 46,092 | #59 |
| Mollendo | 28,953 | #80 |
| El Pedregal | 20,063 | #113 |
| Camaná | 16,434 | #123 |
Cities near Arequipa
- Selva Alegre72,696 people · ~3 km away
- Ciudad Satelite76,410 people · ~4 km away
- Jacobo Hunter46,092 people · ~5 km away
- Cono Norte47,347 people · ~10 km away
- El Pedregal20,063 people · ~70 km away
- Mollendo28,953 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arequipa?
Arequipa has a population of 1,195,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Arequipa in?
Arequipa is located in Arequipa, Peru.
Is Arequipa the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 765 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.