Sacaba Population 2026
Sacaba has a population of 180,726, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Cochabamba. Roughly 1.4% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
180,726
Rank in Bolivia
#6
Coordinates
17.40°S, 66.04°W
~2,710 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cochabamba
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Cochabamba | 841,276 | #3 |
| 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 |
| Punata | 15,194 | #39 |
Cities near Sacaba
- Cochabamba841,276 people · ~13 km away
- Tiquipaya62,675 people · ~20 km away
- Colcapirhua52,732 people · ~21 km away
- Quillacollo172,405 people · ~25 km away
- Punata15,194 people · ~27 km away
- Vinto58,739 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sacaba?
Sacaba has a population of 180,726 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Sacaba in?
Sacaba is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Sacaba the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 199 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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