Yurimaguas Population 2026
Yurimaguas has a population of 41,827, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Loreto. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 185× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,827
Rank in Peru
#64
Coordinates
5.90°S, 76.12°W
~143 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
690 km
428 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Loreto
Cities near Yurimaguas
- La Banda24,932 people · ~70 km away
- Moyobamba50,073 people · ~95 km away
- Rioja25,057 people · ~117 km away
- Bellavista15,231 people · ~138 km away
- Juanjuí37,715 people · ~157 km away
- Chachapoyas32,026 people · ~197 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yurimaguas?
Yurimaguas has a population of 41,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Yurimaguas in?
Yurimaguas is located in Loreto, Peru.
Is Yurimaguas the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 690 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.