Cochabamba Population 2026
Cochabamba has a population of 841,276, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Cochabamba. Roughly 6.6% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
841,276
Rank in Bolivia
#3
Coordinates
17.38°S, 66.16°W
~2,537 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cochabamba
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Sacaba | 180,726 | #6 |
| Quillacollo | 172,405 | #7 |
| Tiquipaya | 62,675 | #15 |
| Vinto | 58,739 | #16 |
| Colcapirhua | 52,732 | #17 |
| Sipe Sipe | 47,000 | #18 |
| Mizque | 30,481 | #23 |
| Punata | 15,194 | #39 |
Cities near Cochabamba
- Tiquipaya62,675 people · ~8 km away
- Colcapirhua52,732 people · ~8 km away
- Quillacollo172,405 people · ~13 km away
- Sacaba180,726 people · ~13 km away
- Vinto58,739 people · ~17 km away
- Sipe Sipe47,000 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cochabamba?
Cochabamba has a population of 841,276 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Cochabamba in?
Cochabamba is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Cochabamba the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 207 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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