Chepén Population 2026
Chepén has a population of 41,992, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in La Libertad. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 184× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,992
Rank in Peru
#62
Coordinates
7.22°S, 79.42°W
~239 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
597 km
371 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Trujillo | 1,067,700 | #4 |
| Chocope | 32,370 | #72 |
| Pacasmayo | 29,165 | #78 |
| Guadalupe | 25,376 | #90 |
| Laredo | 24,691 | #96 |
| Moche | 22,581 | #102 |
| Santiago de Cao | 21,982 | #105 |
| Huamachuco | 21,768 | #106 |
Cities near Chepén
FAQ
What is the population of Chepén?
Chepén has a population of 41,992 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Chepén in?
Chepén is located in La Libertad, Peru.
Is Chepén the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 597 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.