Sucre Population 2026 capital

Sucre has a population of 224,838, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Chuquisaca Department. Roughly 1.8% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city. Sucre is the capital of Bolivia.

Location of Sucre. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

224,838

Rank in Bolivia

Coordinates

19.03°S, 65.26°W

~2,798 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Cities near Sucre

Potosí141,251 people · ~80 km away
Mizque30,481 people · ~122 km away
Llallagua28,069 people · ~154 km away
Punata15,194 people · ~176 km away
Huanuni15,492 people · ~185 km away
Sacaba180,726 people · ~199 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sucre?

Sucre has a population of 224,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Sucre in?

Sucre is located in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia.

Is Sucre the capital of Bolivia?

Yes, Sucre is the capital of Bolivia.

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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