Colcapirhua Population 2026

Colcapirhua has a population of 52,732, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Cochabamba. Roughly 0.4% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

SucreColcapirhua
Location of Colcapirhua (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
52,732
Rank in Bolivia
#17
Coordinates
17.39°S, 66.24°W
~2,561 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
210 km
130 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cochabamba

CityPopulationRank in Bolivia
Cochabamba841,276#3
Sacaba180,726#6
Quillacollo172,405#7
Tiquipaya62,675#15
Vinto58,739#16
Sipe Sipe47,000#18
Mizque30,481#23
Punata15,194#39

Cities near Colcapirhua

FAQ

What is the population of Colcapirhua?
Colcapirhua has a population of 52,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Colcapirhua in?
Colcapirhua is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Colcapirhua the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 210 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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