Payakaraopeta is a city located in the Anakapalli district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as a gateway to Visakhapatnam and is recognized as a twin city with Tuni.
The city is noted for being one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, Payakaraopeta became home to the first air-conditioned library opened in united Andhra Pradesh.