Oruro Population 2026
Oruro has a population of 208,684, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Oruro. Roughly 1.6% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
208,684
Rank in Bolivia
#5
Coordinates
17.97°S, 67.09°W
~3,885 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
226 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oruro
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Huanuni | 15,492 | #38 |
Cities near Oruro
- Huanuni15,492 people · ~45 km away
- Llallagua28,069 people · ~74 km away
- Sipe Sipe47,000 people · ~97 km away
- Vinto58,739 people · ~105 km away
- Quillacollo172,405 people · ~108 km away
- Colcapirhua52,732 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oruro?
Oruro has a population of 208,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Oruro in?
Oruro is located in Oruro, Bolivia.
Is Oruro the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 226 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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