Yacuiba Population 2026

Yacuiba has a population of 82,803, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Tarija Department. Roughly 0.6% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,803

Rank in Bolivia

#14

Coordinates

22.02°S, 63.68°W

~629 m elevation · America/La_Paz

Distance to capital (Sucre)

371 km

230 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tarija Department

City	Population	Rank in Bolivia
Tarija	159,269	#8
Villamontes	39,800	#20
Bermejo	35,411	#22

Cities near Yacuiba

Villamontes39,800 people · ~87 km away
Bermejo35,411 people · ~105 km away
Tarija159,269 people · ~121 km away
Villazón30,253 people · ~198 km away
Tupiza22,233 people · ~220 km away
Camiri27,961 people · ~220 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yacuiba?

Yacuiba has a population of 82,803 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Bolivia.

What region is Yacuiba in?

Yacuiba is located in Tarija Department, Bolivia.

Is Yacuiba the capital of Bolivia?

No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 371 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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