Most Dense in Bolivia

Top 75 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Bolivia

1 Viacha 04 47,634/mi²

2 Riberalta 03 12,767/mi²

3 La Paz 04 11,000/mi²

4 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 8,866/mi²

5 Trinidad 03 8,086/mi²

6 Guayaramerín 03 6,705/mi²

7 Cotoca 08 5,698/mi²

8 Cochabamba 02 5,499/mi²

9 Colcapirhua 02 4,956/mi²

10 Potosí 07 3,095/mi²

11 Chimoré 02 1,025/mi²

12 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 965/mi²

13 Montero 08 820/mi²

14 Vinto 02 680/mi²

15 Sacaba 02 409/mi²

16 Tiquipaya 02 340/mi²

17 Oruro 05 331/mi²

18 Sucre 01 329/mi²

19 Punata 02 298/mi²

20 Cliza 02 288/mi²

21 Quillacollo 02 271/mi²

22 Achocalla 04 247/mi²

23 Bermejo 09 195/mi²

24 Cobija 06 172/mi²

25 Sipe Sipe 02 141/mi²

26 Tarija 09 128/mi²

27 Llallagua 07 128/mi²

28 Caranavi 04 71/mi²

29 Yacuiba 09 59/mi²

30 Camiri 08 58/mi²

31 Mineros 08 54/mi²

32 Tarata 02 54/mi²

33 Mecapaca 04 53/mi²

34 Laja 04 50/mi²

35 Patacamaya 04 50/mi²

36 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 46/mi²

37 Copacabana 04 45/mi²

38 San Julian 08 44/mi²

39 La Bélgica 08 41/mi²

40 Mizque 02 36/mi²

41 Huanuni 05 35/mi²

42 Warnes 08 33/mi²

43 El Torno 08 31/mi²

44 Villa Yapacaní 08 29/mi²

45 Villazón 07 24/mi²

46 Okinawa Uno 08 24/mi²

47 Portachuelo 08 23/mi²

48 Achacachi 04 21/mi²

49 Capinota 02 20/mi²

50 Uncía 07 19/mi²

51 Concepción 08 13/mi²

52 San Pedro 04 11/mi²

53 Pucarani 04 10/mi²

54 Rurrenabaque 03 9/mi²

55 Tupiza 07 9/mi²

56 San Borja 03 9/mi²

57 Porco 07 7/mi²

58 Aiquile 02 7/mi²

59 Villamontes 09 6/mi²

60 Monteagudo 01 5/mi²

61 Challapata 05 5/mi²

62 Ixiamas 04 5/mi²

63 Vallegrande 08 4/mi²

64 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 3/mi²

65 Ascención de Guarayos 08 3/mi²

66 Roboré 08 3/mi²

67 Colchani 07 2/mi²

68 Ascensión 08 2/mi²

69 Uyuni 07 2/mi²

70 Pailón 08 2/mi²

71 San Matías 08 2/mi²

72 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 2/mi²

73 Puerto Suárez 08 1/mi²

74 Puerto Quijarro 08 1/mi²

75 Reyes 03 1/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 47,634 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 47,634 people per square mile — that's roughly 74 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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