Nazca Population 2026
Nazca has a population of 23,556, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Ica. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 328× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,556
Rank in Peru
#99
Coordinates
14.83°S, 74.94°W
~584 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
384 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ica
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Ica | 282,407 | #13 |
| Chincha Alta | 153,076 | #19 |
| Pisco | 61,869 | #42 |
| San Clemente | 15,815 | #128 |
| Minas de Marcona | 15,478 | #132 |
Cities near Nazca
- Minas de Marcona15,478 people · ~46 km away
- Ica282,407 people · ~120 km away
- San Clemente15,815 people · ~184 km away
- Pisco61,869 people · ~185 km away
- Ayacucho140,033 people · ~201 km away
- Chincha Alta153,076 people · ~204 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nazca?
Nazca has a population of 23,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Nazca in?
Nazca is located in Ica, Peru.
Is Nazca the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 384 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.