Santiago Population 2026

Santiago has a population of 64,075, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Cuzco Department. Roughly 0.2% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,075

Rank in Peru

#40

Coordinates

13.53°S, 71.98°W

~3,420 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

571 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuzco Department

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Cusco	428,450	#8
Wanchaq	59,134	#45
Sicuani	33,575	#70
Quillabamba	25,300	#92
Santa Ana	25,145	#93
Yauri	23,867	#98

Cities near Santiago

Cusco428,450 people · ~2 km away
Wanchaq59,134 people · ~2 km away
Abancay72,277 people · ~98 km away
Quillabamba25,300 people · ~106 km away
Santa Ana25,145 people · ~108 km away
Sicuani33,575 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of 64,075 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Santiago in?

Santiago is located in Cuzco Department, Peru.

Is Santiago the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 571 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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