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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Cochabamba | 841,276 | #3 |
| Sacaba | 180,726 | #6 |
| Quillacollo | 172,405 | #7 |
| Tiquipaya | 62,675 | #15 |
| Vinto | 58,739 | #16 |
| Colcapirhua | 52,732 | #17 |
| Sipe Sipe | 47,000 | #18 |
| Mizque | 30,481 | #23 |
Cities near Punata
- Sacaba180,726 people · ~27 km away
- Cochabamba841,276 people · ~39 km away
- Colcapirhua52,732 people · ~46 km away
- Tiquipaya62,675 people · ~46 km away
- Quillacollo172,405 people · ~50 km away
- Vinto58,739 people · ~54 km away
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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