Barranca Population 2026

Barranca has a population of 46,290, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Lima region. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 167× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Barranca (capital Lima shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
46,290
Rank in Peru
#58
Coordinates
10.75°S, 77.77°W
~52 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
165 km
102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lima region

CityPopulationRank in Peru
Santa Anita - Los Ficus184,614#17
San Francisco De Borja105,076#24
Chosica88,606#27
Breña81,909#29
San Isidro68,309#37
Jesus Maria66,171#39
Huaral62,174#41
Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea61,000#43

Cities near Barranca

  • Paramonga27,631 people · ~12 km away
  • Huaura20,723 people · ~40 km away
  • Hualmay26,658 people · ~42 km away
  • Huacho54,545 people · ~44 km away
  • Huarmey16,172 people · ~87 km away
  • Huaral62,174 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Barranca?
Barranca has a population of 46,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Barranca in?
Barranca is located in Lima region, Peru.
Is Barranca the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 165 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.

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