San Borja Population 2026

San Borja has a population of 24,610, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Beni Department. Roughly 0.2% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

SucreSan Borja
Location of San Borja (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
24,610
Rank in Bolivia
#28
Coordinates
14.85°S, 66.75°W
~195 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
491 km
305 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Beni Department

CityPopulationRank in Bolivia
Riberalta99,070#10
Trinidad84,259#13
Guayaramerín36,008#21

Cities near San Borja

  • Caranavi45,747 people · ~140 km away
  • Trinidad84,259 people · ~198 km away
  • La Paz2,004,652 people · ~237 km away
  • Achocalla19,583 people · ~243 km away
  • Laja18,023 people · ~256 km away
  • Viacha86,218 people · ~260 km away

FAQ

What is the population of San Borja?
San Borja has a population of 24,610 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is San Borja in?
San Borja is located in Beni Department, Bolivia.
Is San Borja the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 491 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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