Callao Population 2026
Callao has a population of 1,226,200, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Callao. Roughly 3.5% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,226,200
Rank in Peru
#2
Coordinates
12.05°S, 77.13°W
~5 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Callao
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen De La Legua Reynoso | 41,863 | #63 |
Cities near Callao
- Carmen De La Legua Reynoso41,863 people · ~4 km away
- Breña81,909 people · ~9 km away
- Jesus Maria66,171 people · ~10 km away
- San Isidro68,309 people · ~11 km away
- Lima7,737,002 people · ~12 km away
- San Francisco De Borja105,076 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Callao?
Callao has a population of 1,226,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Callao in?
Callao is located in Callao, Peru.
Is Callao the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 12 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.