Viacha Population 2026

Viacha has a population of 86,218, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.7% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

Location of Viacha (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

86,218

Rank in Bolivia

#12

Coordinates

16.65°S, 68.30°W

~3,870 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Distance to capital (Sucre)

417 km

259 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Paz Department

City	Population	Rank in Bolivia
La Paz	2,004,652	#1
Caranavi	45,747	#19
Achocalla	19,583	#32
Laja	18,023	#36

Cities near Viacha

Laja18,023 people · ~16 km away
Achocalla19,583 people · ~18 km away
La Paz2,004,652 people · ~23 km away
Caranavi45,747 people · ~120 km away
Oruro208,684 people · ~195 km away
Sipe Sipe47,000 people · ~225 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Viacha?

Viacha has a population of 86,218 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Viacha in?

Viacha is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

Is Viacha the capital of Bolivia?

No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 417 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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