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Callao (orange) and the other large cities of Peru
Callao lies in Peru at 12.05°S, 77.13°W, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Lima (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Lima (7,737,002) and larger than Arequipa (1,195,700). The largest city in Peru is Lima with 7,737,002 people; the capital, Lima, has 7,737,002.
The national capital, Lima, is about 12 km away; the nearest large city is Breña, 9 km from Callao.
Peru as a whole has a live population of 35,023,168 (+1% a year) and ranks #48 of 238 countries — see the Peru population page for the full statistics and the Peru atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Callao
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Breña Lima region | 9 km | 81,909 |
| LimaCapital Lima Province | 12 km | 7,737,002 |
| San Francisco De Borja Lima region | 15 km | 105,076 |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus Lima region | 18 km | 184,614 |
| Chosica Lima region | 48 km | 88,606 |
| Chincha Alta Ica | 186 km | 153,076 |
Largest cities in Peru
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Callao?
Callao has about 1,226,200 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Callao the capital of Peru?
No. The capital of Peru is Lima (7,737,002 people), about 12 km away. Callao is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Callao compared with the rest of Peru?
Its 1,226,200 residents are 3.5% of the 35,023,168 people living in Peru today. Lima is larger with 7,737,002 people.
Where is Callao?
In Peru, at latitude -12.05 and longitude -77.13, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Breña (9 km), Lima (12 km), San Francisco De Borja (15 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Callao Population 2026 — Peru. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/peru/callao/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/peru/callao/">Callao Population 2026 — Peru</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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