Laja Population 2026

Laja has a population of 18,023, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.1% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,023

Rank in Bolivia

#36

Coordinates

16.53°S, 68.38°W

~3,856 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
Caranavi	45,747	#19
Achocalla	19,583	#32

Cities near Laja

Viacha86,218 people · ~16 km away
La Paz2,004,652 people · ~25 km away
Achocalla19,583 people · ~25 km away
Caranavi45,747 people · ~117 km away
Oruro208,684 people · ~211 km away
Sipe Sipe47,000 people · ~239 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laja?

Laja has a population of 18,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Laja in?

Laja is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

Is Laja 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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