Villamontes Population 2026

Villamontes has a population of 39,800, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Tarija Department. Roughly 0.3% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,800

Rank in Bolivia

#20

Coordinates

21.26°S, 63.47°W

~388 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Distance to capital (Sucre)

311 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tarija Department

City	Population	Rank in Bolivia
Tarija	159,269	#8
Yacuiba	82,803	#14
Bermejo	35,411	#22

Cities near Villamontes

Yacuiba82,803 people · ~87 km away
Tarija159,269 people · ~134 km away
Camiri27,961 people · ~136 km away
Bermejo35,411 people · ~186 km away
Tupiza22,233 people · ~234 km away
Villazón30,253 people · ~238 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Villamontes?

Villamontes has a population of 39,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Villamontes in?

Villamontes is located in Tarija Department, Bolivia.

Is Villamontes the capital of Bolivia?

No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 311 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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