Caranavi Population 2026

Caranavi has a population of 45,747, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.4% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

Location of Caranavi (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

45,747

Rank in Bolivia

#19

Coordinates

15.83°S, 67.57°W

~986 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Distance to capital (Sucre)

432 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Paz Department

City	Population	Rank in Bolivia
La Paz	2,004,652	#1
Viacha	86,218	#12
Achocalla	19,583	#32
Laja	18,023	#36

Cities near Caranavi

La Paz2,004,652 people · ~97 km away
Achocalla19,583 people · ~103 km away
Laja18,023 people · ~117 km away
Viacha86,218 people · ~120 km away
San Borja24,610 people · ~140 km away
Vinto58,739 people · ~218 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Caranavi?

Caranavi has a population of 45,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Caranavi in?

Caranavi is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

Is Caranavi the capital of Bolivia?

No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 432 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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