San Ignacio de Velasco Population 2026
San Ignacio de Velasco has a population of 23,569, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Santa Cruz Department. Roughly 0.2% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,569
Rank in Bolivia
#29
Coordinates
16.38°S, 60.96°W
~582 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
543 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Cruz Department
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 1,831,434 | #2 |
| Montero | 88,616 | #11 |
| Camiri | 27,961 | #26 |
| Warnes | 22,036 | #31 |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 18,816 | #33 |
| Cotoca | 18,347 | #34 |
| Villa Yapacaní | 18,187 | #35 |
| El Torno | 15,543 | #37 |
Cities near San Ignacio de Velasco
- Ascención de Guarayos18,816 people · ~244 km away
- Montero88,616 people · ~266 km away
- Warnes22,036 people · ~266 km away
- Cotoca18,347 people · ~273 km away
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra1,831,434 people · ~283 km away
- El Torno15,543 people · ~314 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Ignacio de Velasco?
San Ignacio de Velasco has a population of 23,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is San Ignacio de Velasco in?
San Ignacio de Velasco is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Is San Ignacio de Velasco the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 543 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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