Lambayeque Population 2026

Lambayeque has a population of 43,710, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Lambayeque. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 177× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,710

Rank in Peru

#60

Coordinates

6.70°S, 79.91°W

~23 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

673 km

418 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lambayeque

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Chiclayo	609,400	#6
Picsi	43,610	#61
Saña	39,200	#65
Ferreñafe	34,357	#69
Monsefú	25,707	#86
Chongoyape	16,061	#127
Pimentel	15,552	#130
Pátapo	15,270	#134

Cities near Lambayeque

Chiclayo609,400 people · ~10 km away
Ferreñafe34,357 people · ~15 km away
Picsi43,610 people · ~15 km away
Pimentel15,552 people · ~15 km away
Monsefú25,707 people · ~20 km away
Pátapo15,270 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lambayeque?

Lambayeque has a population of 43,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Lambayeque in?

Lambayeque is located in Lambayeque, Peru.

Is Lambayeque the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 673 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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