Marcavelica Population 2026
Marcavelica has a population of 25,645, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Piura. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 302× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,645
Rank in Peru
#87
Coordinates
4.88°S, 80.71°W
~62 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
893 km
555 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piura
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Piura | 630,000 | #5 |
| Sullana | 160,789 | #18 |
| San Martin | 130,000 | #21 |
| Talara | 99,074 | #25 |
| Chulucanas | 68,835 | #36 |
| Catacaos | 57,304 | #47 |
| Paita | 56,151 | #48 |
| La Unión | 34,834 | #68 |
Cities near Marcavelica
- Sullana160,789 people · ~4 km away
- Querecotillo25,396 people · ~8 km away
- Piura630,000 people · ~34 km away
- San Martin130,000 people · ~34 km away
- Tambo Grande30,033 people · ~40 km away
- Catacaos57,304 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marcavelica?
Marcavelica has a population of 25,645 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Marcavelica in?
Marcavelica is located in Piura, Peru.
Is Marcavelica the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 893 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.