Mollendo Population 2026
Mollendo has a population of 28,953, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Arequipa. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 267× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,953
Rank in Peru
#80
Coordinates
17.02°S, 72.01°W
~70 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
773 km
480 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arequipa
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | 1,195,700 | #3 |
| Ciudad Satelite | 76,410 | #31 |
| Selva Alegre | 72,696 | #33 |
| Cono Norte | 47,347 | #57 |
| Jacobo Hunter | 46,092 | #59 |
| El Pedregal | 20,063 | #113 |
| Camaná | 16,434 | #123 |
Cities near Mollendo
- El Pedregal20,063 people · ~76 km away
- Jacobo Hunter46,092 people · ~81 km away
- Ciudad Satelite76,410 people · ~84 km away
- Arequipa1,195,700 people · ~86 km away
- Camaná16,434 people · ~86 km away
- Selva Alegre72,696 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mollendo?
Mollendo has a population of 28,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Mollendo in?
Mollendo is located in Arequipa, Peru.
Is Mollendo the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 773 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.