Punata Population 2026

Punata has a population of 15,194, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Cochabamba. Roughly 0.1% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Punata (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
15,194
Rank in Bolivia
#39
Coordinates
17.54°S, 65.83°W
~2,731 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
176 km
109 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
Colcapirhua52,732#17
Sipe Sipe47,000#18
Mizque30,481#23

Cities near Punata

FAQ

What is the population of Punata?
Punata has a population of 15,194 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Punata in?
Punata is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Punata the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 176 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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