Juliaca Population 2026
Juliaca has a population of 245,675, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Puno. Roughly 0.7% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
245,675
Rank in Peru
#14
Coordinates
15.50°S, 70.13°W
~3,834 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
838 km
520 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puno
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Puno | 128,637 | #22 |
| San Miguel | 60,850 | #44 |
| La Rinconada | 29,678 | #77 |
| Ayaviri | 22,247 | #103 |
| Ilave | 22,200 | #104 |
Cities near Juliaca
- San Miguel60,850 people · ~3 km away
- Puno128,637 people · ~40 km away
- Ilave22,200 people · ~82 km away
- Ayaviri22,247 people · ~84 km away
- La Rinconada29,678 people · ~122 km away
- Yauri23,867 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Juliaca?
Juliaca has a population of 245,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Juliaca in?
Juliaca is located in Puno, Peru.
Is Juliaca the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 838 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.