Most Dense in Bolivia

Top 65 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Bolivia

1 Viacha 04 21,247/mi²
2 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 15,117/mi²
3 Trinidad 03 11,935/mi²
4 Riberalta 03 10,064/mi²
5 Puerto Villarroel 02 9,288/mi²
6 Guayaramerín 03 7,264/mi²
7 Cotoca 08 5,698/mi²
8 Colcapirhua 02 4,571/mi²
9 Potosí 07 4,155/mi²
10 La Paz 04 4,147/mi²
11 Cochabamba 02 4,131/mi²
12 Montero 08 1,174/mi²
13 Chimoré 02 1,025/mi²
14 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 965/mi²
15 Cliza 02 724/mi²
16 Vinto 02 602/mi²
17 Huata 01 528/mi²
18 Sucre 01 528/mi²
19 Cobija 06 507/mi²
20 Oruro 05 472/mi²
21 Sacaba 02 390/mi²
22 Punata 02 384/mi²
23 Warnes 08 321/mi²
24 Tiquipaya 02 315/mi²
25 Independencia 02 274/mi²
26 Quillacollo 02 215/mi²
27 Bermejo 09 156/mi²
28 Tarija 09 145/mi²
29 Sipe Sipe 02 141/mi²
30 Achocalla 04 131/mi²
31 Llallagua 07 128/mi²
32 El Torno 08 112/mi²
33 Caranavi 04 92/mi²
34 Capinota 02 76/mi²
35 Camiri 08 74/mi²
36 Yacuiba 09 69/mi²
37 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 61/mi²
38 Mineros 08 54/mi²
39 Mecapaca 04 53/mi²
40 Chulumani 04 52/mi²
41 Laja 04 50/mi²
42 Copacabana 04 45/mi²
43 San Julian 08 44/mi²
44 La Bélgica 08 41/mi²
45 Batallas 04 37/mi²
46 Huanuni 05 35/mi²
47 Patacamaya 04 35/mi²
48 Portachuelo 08 33/mi²
49 Mizque 02 32/mi²
50 Okinawa Uno 08 24/mi²
51 Lahuachaca 04 24/mi²
52 Villa Yapacaní 08 23/mi²
53 Villazón 07 23/mi²
54 Achacachi 04 22/mi²
55 Uncía 07 19/mi²
56 Charagua 08 14/mi²
57 Concepción 08 13/mi²
58 Campamento Colquiri 04 11/mi²
59 Pucarani 04 10/mi²
60 Porco 07 7/mi²
61 Aiquile 02 6/mi²
62 Betanzos 07 6/mi²
63 Ixiamas 04 5/mi²
64 Comarapa 08 4/mi²
65 Pailón 08 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bolivia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Viacha leads with 21,247 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Viacha has 21,247 people per square mile - that's roughly 33 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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