Chongoyape Population 2026

Chongoyape has a population of 16,061, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Lambayeque. It is about 482× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,061

Rank in Peru

#127

Coordinates

6.64°S, 79.39°W

~214 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

654 km

406 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lambayeque

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Chiclayo	609,400	#6
Lambayeque	43,710	#60
Picsi	43,610	#61
Saña	39,200	#65
Ferreñafe	34,357	#69
Monsefú	25,707	#86
Pimentel	15,552	#130
Pátapo	15,270	#134

Cities near Chongoyape

Pátapo15,270 people · ~29 km away
Saña39,200 people · ~38 km away
Picsi43,610 people · ~43 km away
Ferreñafe34,357 people · ~44 km away
Chiclayo609,400 people · ~53 km away
Lambayeque43,710 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chongoyape?

Chongoyape has a population of 16,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Chongoyape in?

Chongoyape is located in Lambayeque, Peru.

Is Chongoyape the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 654 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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