Potosí Population 2026

Potosí has a population of 141,251, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Potosí Department. Roughly 1.1% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

141,251

Rank in Bolivia

Coordinates

19.58°S, 65.75°W

~3,967 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Distance to capital (Sucre)

80 km

50 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Potosí Department

City	Population	Rank in Bolivia
Villazón	30,253	#24
Llallagua	28,069	#25
Tupiza	22,233	#30

Cities near Potosí

Sucre224,838 people · ~80 km away
Llallagua28,069 people · ~155 km away
Huanuni15,492 people · ~184 km away
Mizque30,481 people · ~188 km away
Tupiza22,233 people · ~207 km away
Punata15,194 people · ~227 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Potosí?

Potosí has a population of 141,251 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Potosí in?

Potosí is located in Potosí Department, Bolivia.

Is Potosí the capital of Bolivia?

No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 80 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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