Catacaos Population 2026
Catacaos has a population of 57,304, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Piura. Roughly 0.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,304
Rank in Peru
#47
Coordinates
5.27°S, 80.68°W
~23 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
854 km
530 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piura
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Piura | 630,000 | #5 |
| Sullana | 160,789 | #18 |
| San Martin | 130,000 | #21 |
| Talara | 99,074 | #25 |
| Chulucanas | 68,835 | #36 |
| Paita | 56,151 | #48 |
| La Unión | 34,834 | #68 |
| Tambo Grande | 30,033 | #76 |
Cities near Catacaos
- San Martin130,000 people · ~9 km away
- Piura630,000 people · ~10 km away
- La Unión34,834 people · ~16 km away
- Sechura23,020 people · ~36 km away
- Sullana160,789 people · ~40 km away
- Marcavelica25,645 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catacaos?
Catacaos has a population of 57,304 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Catacaos in?
Catacaos is located in Piura, Peru.
Is Catacaos the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 854 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.