Santa Rosa Population 2026

Santa Rosa has a population of 18,057, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Junin. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 428× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

Location of Santa Rosa (capital Lima shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,057

Rank in Peru

#116

Coordinates

10.92°S, 74.88°W

~524 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

265 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Junin

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Huancayo	456,250	#7
Chilca	73,371	#32
Tarma	51,350	#53
La Oroya	33,345	#71
Jauja	21,057	#108
San Martín de Pangoa	16,262	#124
Satipo	15,532	#131
Junín	15,320	#133

Cities near Santa Rosa

Satipo15,532 people · ~46 km away
San Martín de Pangoa16,262 people · ~71 km away
Tarma51,350 people · ~104 km away
Jauja21,057 people · ~116 km away
Junín15,320 people · ~124 km away
Atalaya16,700 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 18,057 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Santa Rosa in?

Santa Rosa is located in Junin, Peru.

Is Santa Rosa the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 265 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.

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