Talara Population 2026
Talara has a population of 99,074, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Piura. Roughly 0.3% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,074
Rank in Peru
#25
Coordinates
4.58°S, 81.27°W
~12 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
952 km
591 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piura
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Piura | 630,000 | #5 |
| Sullana | 160,789 | #18 |
| San Martin | 130,000 | #21 |
| Chulucanas | 68,835 | #36 |
| Catacaos | 57,304 | #47 |
| Paita | 56,151 | #48 |
| La Unión | 34,834 | #68 |
| Tambo Grande | 30,033 | #76 |
Cities near Talara
- La Breita17,693 people · ~56 km away
- Paita56,151 people · ~60 km away
- Marcavelica25,645 people · ~71 km away
- Sullana160,789 people · ~74 km away
- Querecotillo25,396 people · ~75 km away
- San Martin130,000 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Talara?
Talara has a population of 99,074 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Talara in?
Talara is located in Piura, Peru.
Is Talara the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 952 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.