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Arequipa, Arequipa

Peru

Regional capital16.3990° S, 71.5375° W

Arequipa is a city located in Peru's Arequipa province. With a population of 1,008,290, it is one of the largest cities in the country.

Population1,008,290
ProvinceArequipa
Coordinates16.3990° S, 71.5375° W
CountryPeru
Rank in Peru#3 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

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Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

AQPInternational

7.3 km away

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Vitor Airport

SPVRLocal

32.2 km away

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Mariano Melgar Airport

SPLCLocal

57.4 km away

About Arequipa

The city is situated at coordinates -16.39899° latitude and -71.53747° longitude in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Arequipa has an elevation of 2397 meters and operates within the America/Lima timezone. Nearby cities include Ciudad Satelite and Selva Alegre.

Arequipa ranks #3 among 11,157 cities in Peru by population. It follows Lima and Callao, which have populations of 7,737,002 and 1,300,000 respectively.

Cities in Arequipa

Within the Arequipa province, the city holds the top rank among 807 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ciudad Satelite, Selva Alegre, Cono Norte, Jacobo Hunter, and Mollendo.

Ciudad Satelite76,410Selva Alegre72,696Cono Norte47,347Jacobo Hunter46,092Mollendo28,953El Pedregal20,063Camaná16,434Cono Norte14,542Cocachacra8,799Horacio Zeballos Gamez8,365

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Arequipa, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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PeruRailCity
1.2 km
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YanahuaraDistrict capital
1.4 km
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MirafloresDistrict capital
1.9 km
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CaymaDistrict capital
2.3 km
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La PampillaNeighborhood
2.4 km
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PachacútecNeighborhood
2.6 km
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Santa LuisaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Carmen PampaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Cármen AltoCity
3 km
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ChallapampaCity
3.1 km
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ApachetaNeighborhood
3.1 km
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Selva AlegreCity · 72,696 inhab.
3.3 km
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Pampa de CamaronesNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Ciudad SateliteDistrict capital · 76,410 inhab.
3.6 km
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SalaverryNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Mariano MelgarDistrict capital
3.7 km
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ChilinaCity
3.8 km
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TingoCity
3.9 km
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La LibertadDistrict capital
4 km
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La TomillaCity
4 km

Universities in Arequipa

Arequipa is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
San Francisco Autonomous University2010——
Universidad Privada Autónoma del Sur———
Universidad Privada de Ciencias de la Salud2010——
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Users can explore other cities in Peru, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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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 Arequipa?

The population of Arequipa is 1,008,290.

In which province/state is Arequipa located?

Arequipa is located in Arequipa province.

What are the coordinates of Arequipa?

The coordinates of Arequipa are -16.39899° latitude and -71.53747° longitude.

What is the elevation of Arequipa?

The elevation of Arequipa is 2397 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Arequipa?

The nearest airport to Arequipa is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport.

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