Tambopata Population 2026
Tambopata has a population of 38,966, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇵🇪 Peru, located in Madre de Dios. Roughly 0.1% of Peru's population lives here. It is about 199× smaller than Lima, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,966
Rank in Peru
#66
Coordinates
12.67°S, 69.36°W
~224 m elevation · America/Lima
Distance to capital (Lima)
836 km
519 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madre de Dios
| City | Population | Rank in Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Maldonado | 85,024 | #28 |
Cities near Tambopata
- Puerto Maldonado85,024 people · ~19 km away
- La Rinconada29,678 people · ~218 km away
- Sicuani33,575 people · ~269 km away
- Ayaviri22,247 people · ~280 km away
- Wanchaq59,134 people · ~298 km away
- Cusco428,450 people · ~299 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tambopata?
Tambopata has a population of 38,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Peru.
What region is Tambopata in?
Tambopata is located in Madre de Dios, Peru.
Is Tambopata the capital of Peru?
No, the capital of Peru is Lima, about 836 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.