Breña Population 2026
Breña has a population of 81,909, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Lima region. Roughly 0.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,909
Rank in Peru
#29
Coordinates
12.06°S, 77.05°W
~119 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lima region
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 184,614 | #17 |
| San Francisco De Borja | 105,076 | #24 |
| Chosica | 88,606 | #27 |
| San Isidro | 68,309 | #37 |
| Jesus Maria | 66,171 | #39 |
| Huaral | 62,174 | #41 |
| Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea | 61,000 | #43 |
| Huacho | 54,545 | #49 |
Cities near Breña
- Jesus Maria66,171 people · ~2 km away
- Lima7,737,002 people · ~3 km away
- San Isidro68,309 people · ~5 km away
- Carmen De La Legua Reynoso41,863 people · ~5 km away
- San Francisco De Borja105,076 people · ~7 km away
- Santa Anita - Los Ficus184,614 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Breña?
Breña has a population of 81,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Breña in?
Breña is located in Lima region, Peru.
Is Breña the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 3 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.