Cerro de Pasco Population 2026
Cerro de Pasco has a population of 58,899, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Pasco. Roughly 0.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 131× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,899
Rank in Peru
#46
Coordinates
10.67°S, 76.25°W
~4,457 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
175 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pasco
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Chaupimarca | 28,666 | #81 |
| Yanacancha | 24,105 | #97 |
Cities near Cerro de Pasco
- Yanacancha24,105 people · ~0 km away
- Chaupimarca28,666 people · ~37 km away
- Junín15,320 people · ~62 km away
- Yanacancha23,175 people · ~64 km away
- Huánuco196,627 people · ~82 km away
- La Oroya33,345 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cerro de Pasco?
Cerro de Pasco has a population of 58,899 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Cerro de Pasco in?
Cerro de Pasco is located in Pasco, Peru.
Is Cerro de Pasco the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 175 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.