Santiago de Cao Population 2026
Santiago de Cao has a population of 21,982, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in La Libertad. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 352× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,982
Rank in Peru
#105
Coordinates
7.96°S, 79.24°W
~18 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
515 km
320 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad
Cities near Santiago de Cao
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de Cao?
Santiago de Cao has a population of 21,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Santiago de Cao in?
Santiago de Cao is located in La Libertad, Peru.
Is Santiago de Cao the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 515 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.