Arequipa, Arequipa

Arequipa: Located in the southern region of Peru, this bustling city is the nation's second-most populous.

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Quick Facts about Arequipa

Population 1,382,730
Country Peru
State Arequipa (Peru)
County Provincia de Arequipa
Area 63345.39 km2
Latitude & Longitude -16.3989,-71.5350
Capital Arequipa
Time Zone UTC−05:00
Local time 05:00:58 (16th April 2026)

Geography

Arequipa is located at 16°23'56"S 71°32'6"W (-16.3988900, -71.5350000). It has 6 neighbors: Puno, Moquegua, Ica, Departamento de Cusco, Ayacucho and Departamento de Apurimac.

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  • Condesuyos Province
  • Castilla Province
  • Camaná Province
  • Arequipa Province
  • Caravelí Province
  • Caylloma Province
  • Islay Province
  • La Unión Province

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1981 706,580 - census
1993 916,806 22.93% census
2005 1,140,810 19.64% census
2007 1,152,303 1% census
2017 1,382,730 16.66% census
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