Centenario Population 2026

Centenario has a population of 47,581, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Ancash. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 163× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

Location of Centenario (capital Lima shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

47,581

Rank in Peru

#56

Coordinates

9.52°S, 77.53°W

~3,039 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ancash

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Chimbote	316,966	#11
Huaraz	118,836	#23
Huarmey	16,172	#126
Coishco	15,083	#136

Cities near Centenario

Huaraz118,836 people · ~1 km away
Huarmey16,172 people · ~92 km away
Yanacancha23,175 people · ~126 km away
Chimbote316,966 people · ~127 km away
Coishco15,083 people · ~131 km away
Paramonga27,631 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Centenario?

Centenario has a population of 47,581 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Centenario in?

Centenario is located in Ancash, Peru.

Is Centenario the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 286 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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