Chancay Population 2026
Chancay has a population of 26,958, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Lima region. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 287× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,958
Rank in Peru
#84
Coordinates
11.57°S, 77.27°W
~34 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
59 km
37 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 |
| Breña | 81,909 | #29 |
| San Isidro | 68,309 | #37 |
| Jesus Maria | 66,171 | #39 |
| Huaral | 62,174 | #41 |
| Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea | 61,000 | #43 |
Cities near Chancay
- Huaral62,174 people · ~11 km away
- Callao1,226,200 people · ~55 km away
- Carmen De La Legua Reynoso41,863 people · ~57 km away
- Lima7,737,002 people · ~59 km away
- Breña81,909 people · ~59 km away
- Jesus Maria66,171 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chancay?
Chancay has a population of 26,958 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Chancay in?
Chancay is located in Lima region, Peru.
Is Chancay the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 59 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.