Achocalla Population 2026

Achocalla has a population of 19,583, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.2% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Achocalla (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,583
Rank in Bolivia
#32
Coordinates
16.57°S, 68.15°W
~3,664 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
410 km
255 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Paz Department

CityPopulationRank in Bolivia
La Paz2,004,652#1
Viacha86,218#12
Caranavi45,747#19
Laja18,023#36

Cities near Achocalla

  • La Paz2,004,652 people · ~8 km away
  • Viacha86,218 people · ~18 km away
  • Laja18,023 people · ~25 km away
  • Caranavi45,747 people · ~103 km away
  • Oruro208,684 people · ~192 km away
  • Sipe Sipe47,000 people · ~214 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Achocalla?
Achocalla has a population of 19,583 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Achocalla in?
Achocalla is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia.
Is Achocalla the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 410 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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