Montero Population 2026
Montero has a population of 88,616, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Santa Cruz Department. Roughly 0.7% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,616
Rank in Bolivia
#11
Coordinates
17.34°S, 63.25°W
~300 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
284 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Cruz Department
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 1,831,434 | #2 |
| Camiri | 27,961 | #26 |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | 23,569 | #29 |
| Warnes | 22,036 | #31 |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 18,816 | #33 |
| Cotoca | 18,347 | #34 |
| Villa Yapacaní | 18,187 | #35 |
| El Torno | 15,543 | #37 |
Cities near Montero
- Warnes22,036 people · ~22 km away
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra1,831,434 people · ~50 km away
- Cotoca18,347 people · ~57 km away
- Villa Yapacaní18,187 people · ~62 km away
- El Torno15,543 people · ~75 km away
- Ascención de Guarayos18,816 people · ~161 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montero?
Montero has a population of 88,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Montero in?
Montero is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Is Montero the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 284 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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