Bellavista Population 2026

Bellavista has a population of 15,231, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in San Martín Department. It is about 508× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bellavista (capital Lima shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,231

Rank in Peru

#135

Coordinates

7.06°S, 76.59°W

~319 m elevation · America/Lima

Distance to capital (Lima)

557 km

346 miles, straight line

Other big cities in San Martín Department

City	Population	Rank in Peru
Moyobamba	50,073	#54
Juanjuí	37,715	#67
Tocache	29,029	#79
Rioja	25,057	#94
La Banda	24,932	#95
Uchiza	17,742	#117

Cities near Bellavista

Juanjuí37,715 people · ~20 km away
La Banda24,932 people · ~68 km away
Moyobamba50,073 people · ~121 km away
Tocache29,029 people · ~126 km away
Rioja25,057 people · ~128 km away
Yurimaguas41,827 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bellavista?

Bellavista has a population of 15,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Peru.

What region is Bellavista in?

Bellavista is located in San Martín Department, Peru.

Is Bellavista the capital of Peru?

No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 557 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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