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Chiclayo, Lambayeque

Peru

Regional capital6.7701° S, 79.8550° W

Chiclayo is a city located in Peru, within the province of Lambayeque. With a population of 552,508, it ranks as the fifth largest city in the country.

Population552,508
ProvinceLambayeque
Coordinates6.7701° S, 79.8550° W
CountryPeru
Rank in Peru#5 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

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Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport

CIXInternational

3.6 km away

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Luya Airport

SPYALocal

19 km away

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Pacasmayo Airport

SPYOLocal

77.5 km away

About Chiclayo

Chiclayo is situated at coordinates -6.77008° latitude and -79.85495° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1 meter and operates under the America/Lima timezone. Nearby cities include Lambayeque, Picsi, Saña, Ferreñafe, and Monsefú.

Chiclayo ranks #5 out of 11,157 cities in Peru. The total urban population of the country is 24,228,321, highlighting the significance of Chiclayo among larger cities such as Lima, Callao, Arequipa, and Trujillo.

Cities in Lambayeque

The city is the largest in the Lambayeque province, which contains a total of 368 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Lambayeque, Picsi, Saña, Ferreñafe, and Monsefú.

Lambayeque43,710Picsi43,610Saña39,200Ferreñafe34,357Monsefú25,707Chongoyape16,061Pimentel15,552Pátapo15,270Eten13,693Motupe13,681

Nearby Cities

Chiclayo has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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DavilaVillage
0.1 km
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PotazcaVillage
0.9 km
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La PremaveraVillage
1.1 km
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PrimaveraCity
1.3 km
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Santa AnaCity
1.8 km
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El PorvenirVillage
1.9 km
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Maria CruzCity
2 km
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Los ArenalesCity
2 km
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Nuevo RetiroCity
2 km
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BasaloCity
2.1 km
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JiloqueCity
2.2 km
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ChinoVillage
2.2 km
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San LuisVillage
2.2 km
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Quinta MuroCity
2.3 km
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Santa VictoriaVillage
2.3 km
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San LorenzoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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MuroCity
2.3 km
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ZamoraVillage
2.3 km
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San CarlosVillage
2.5 km
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San FélixCity
2.5 km

Universities in Chiclayo

Chiclayo is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University1970——
Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo1996——
Universidad Señor de Sipán———
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Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Peru, country comparisons, city rankings, or view the full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Peru

#1 Lima7,737,002#2 Callao1,300,000#3 Arequipa1,008,290#4 Trujillo919,899#5 Chiclayo552,508
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chiclayo?

The population of Chiclayo is 552,508.

In which province/state is Chiclayo located?

Chiclayo is located in the province of Lambayeque.

What are the coordinates of Chiclayo?

The coordinates of Chiclayo are -6.77008° latitude and -79.85495° longitude.

What is the elevation of Chiclayo?

The elevation of Chiclayo is 1 meter.

What is the nearest airport to Chiclayo?

The nearest airport to Chiclayo is Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport.

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