Tocache Population 2026
Tocache has a population of 29,029, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in San Martín Department. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 267× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,029
Rank in Peru
#79
Coordinates
8.19°S, 76.52°W
~498 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
432 km
268 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Martín Department
Cities near Tocache
- Uchiza17,742 people · ~31 km away
- Juanjuí37,715 people · ~115 km away
- Bellavista15,231 people · ~126 km away
- Tingo María53,177 people · ~136 km away
- Aguaytía18,318 people · ~146 km away
- Huamachuco21,768 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tocache?
Tocache has a population of 29,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Tocache in?
Tocache is located in San Martín Department, Peru.
Is Tocache the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 432 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.