Cusco Population 2026

Cusco has a population of 428,450, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Cuzco Department. Roughly 1.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

428,450

Rank in Peru

Coordinates

13.53°S, 71.97°W

~3,312 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

573 km

356 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuzco Department

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Santiago	64,075	#40
Wanchaq	59,134	#45
Sicuani	33,575	#70
Quillabamba	25,300	#92
Santa Ana	25,145	#93
Yauri	23,867	#98

Cities near Cusco

Wanchaq59,134 people · ~1 km away
Santiago64,075 people · ~2 km away
Abancay72,277 people · ~100 km away
Quillabamba25,300 people · ~108 km away
Santa Ana25,145 people · ~110 km away
Sicuani33,575 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cusco?

Cusco has a population of 428,450 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Cusco in?

Cusco is located in Cuzco Department, Peru.

Is Cusco the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 573 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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