San Fernando Population 2026

San Fernando has a population of 67,844, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Ucayali. Roughly 0.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

LimaSan Fernando
Location of San Fernando (capital Lima shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
67,844
Rank in Peru
#38
Coordinates
8.40°S, 74.54°W
~155 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
488 km
303 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ucayali

CityPopulationRank in Peru
Pucallpa326,040#10
Aguaytía18,318#115
Atalaya16,700#122

Cities near San Fernando

FAQ

What is the population of San Fernando?
San Fernando has a population of 67,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Peru.
What region is San Fernando in?
San Fernando is located in Ucayali, Peru.
Is San Fernando the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 488 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.

← All biggest cities in Peru · Peru population by year