Atalaya Population 2026
Atalaya has a population of 16,700, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Ucayali. It is about 463× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,700
Rank in Peru
#122
Coordinates
10.73°S, 73.76°W
~232 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
385 km
239 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ucayali
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Pucallpa | 326,040 | #10 |
| San Fernando | 67,844 | #38 |
| Aguaytía | 18,318 | #115 |
Cities near Atalaya
- San Martín de Pangoa16,262 people · ~111 km away
- Satipo15,532 people · ~112 km away
- Santa Rosa18,057 people · ~125 km away
- Huancayo456,250 people · ~217 km away
- Chilca73,371 people · ~218 km away
- Jauja21,057 people · ~222 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Atalaya?
Atalaya has a population of 16,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Atalaya in?
Atalaya is located in Ucayali, Peru.
Is Atalaya the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 385 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.