Paiján Population 2026
Paiján has a population of 21,128, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in La Libertad. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 366× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,128
Rank in Peru
#107
Coordinates
7.73°S, 79.30°W
~93 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
540 km
335 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad
Cities near Paiján
- Chocope32,370 people · ~11 km away
- Santiago de Cao21,982 people · ~26 km away
- San Pedro de Lloc16,250 people · ~41 km away
- Pacasmayo29,165 people · ~47 km away
- Trujillo1,067,700 people · ~52 km away
- Laredo24,691 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paiján?
Paiján has a population of 21,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Paiján in?
Paiján is located in La Libertad, Peru.
Is Paiján the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 540 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.