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Cusco overview
Cusco (orange) and the other large cities of Peru
Cusco lies in Cuzco Department in Peru at 13.53°S, 71.97°W, about 3,312 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Lima (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Huancayo (456,250) and larger than Iquitos (377,609). 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 573 km away; the nearest large city is Abancay, 100 km from Cusco.
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 Cusco
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Abancay Apurímac Department | 100 km | 72,277 |
Largest cities in Peru
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cusco?
Cusco has about 428,450 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Cusco the capital of Peru?
No. The capital of Peru is Lima (7,737,002 people), about 573 km away. Cusco is the 8th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Cusco compared with the rest of Peru?
Its 428,450 residents are 1.2% of the 35,023,168 people living in Peru today. Lima is larger with 7,737,002 people.
Where is Cusco?
In Cuzco Department, Peru, at latitude -13.53 and longitude -71.97, 3,312 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Abancay (100 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Cusco Population 2026 — Peru. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/peru/cusco/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/peru/cusco/">Cusco 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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