Tacna Population 2026
Tacna has a population of 286,240, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Tacna. Roughly 0.8% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
286,240
Rank in Peru
#12
Coordinates
18.01°S, 70.25°W
~567 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
985 km
612 miles, straight line
Cities near Tacna
- San Antonio15,633 people · ~114 km away
- Moquegua69,882 people · ~116 km away
- Ilo53,476 people · ~123 km away
- Mollendo28,953 people · ~217 km away
- Ciudad Satelite76,410 people · ~222 km away
- Jacobo Hunter46,092 people · ~223 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tacna?
Tacna has a population of 286,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Tacna in?
Tacna is located in Tacna, Peru.
Is Tacna the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 985 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.