Huamachuco Population 2026

Huamachuco has a population of 21,768, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in La Libertad. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 355× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,768

Rank in Peru

#106

Coordinates

7.80°S, 78.07°W

~3,341 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

485 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Libertad

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Trujillo	1,067,700	#4
Chepén	41,992	#62
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

Cities near Huamachuco

Cajamarca201,329 people · ~85 km away
Virú20,774 people · ~102 km away
Laredo24,691 people · ~104 km away
Moche22,581 people · ~112 km away
Trujillo1,067,700 people · ~112 km away
Chocope32,370 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Huamachuco?

Huamachuco has a population of 21,768 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Huamachuco in?

Huamachuco is located in La Libertad, Peru.

Is Huamachuco the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 485 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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