La Banda Population 2026
La Banda has a population of 24,932, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in San Martín Department. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 310× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,932
Rank in Peru
#95
Coordinates
6.49°S, 76.34°W
~386 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
622 km
386 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Martín Department
Cities near La Banda
- Bellavista15,231 people · ~68 km away
- Yurimaguas41,827 people · ~70 km away
- Moyobamba50,073 people · ~86 km away
- Juanjuí37,715 people · ~87 km away
- Rioja25,057 people · ~103 km away
- Chachapoyas32,026 people · ~171 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Banda?
La Banda has a population of 24,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Peru.
What region is La Banda in?
La Banda is located in San Martín Department, Peru.
Is La Banda the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 622 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.