Oldest Cities in Bolivia

Top 75 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Bolivia

1 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 26.6

2 Villamontes 09 26.6

3 Guayaramerín 03 26.6

4 Bermejo 09 26.6

5 Mizque 02 26.6

6 Villazón 07 26.6

7 Llallagua 07 26.6

8 Camiri 08 26.6

9 Cobija 06 26.6

10 San Borja 03 26.6

11 Caranavi 04 26.6

12 Tupiza 07 26.6

13 Warnes 08 26.6

14 Achocalla 04 26.6

15 Ascención de Guarayos 08 26.6

16 Cotoca 08 26.6

17 Villa Yapacaní 08 26.6

18 Laja 04 26.6

19 El Torno 08 26.6

20 Riberalta 03 26.6

21 La Paz 04 26.6

22 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 26.6

23 Cochabamba 02 26.6

24 Sucre 01 26.6

25 Oruro 05 26.6

26 Sacaba 02 26.6

27 Quillacollo 02 26.6

28 Tarija 09 26.6

29 Potosí 07 26.6

30 Huanuni 05 26.6

31 Montero 08 26.6

32 Viacha 04 26.6

33 Trinidad 03 26.6

34 Yacuiba 09 26.6

35 Tiquipaya 02 26.6

36 Vinto 02 26.6

37 Colcapirhua 02 26.6

38 Sipe Sipe 02 26.6

39 San Matías 08 26.6

40 Achacachi 04 26.6

41 Vallegrande 08 26.6

42 Monteagudo 01 26.6

43 Aiquile 02 26.6

44 Tarata 02 26.6

45 Challapata 05 26.6

46 San Julian 08 26.6

47 Reyes 03 26.6

48 Concepción 08 26.6

49 Cliza 02 26.6

50 Copacabana 04 26.6

51 Porco 07 26.6

52 Ixiamas 04 26.6

53 La Bélgica 08 26.6

54 Pucarani 04 26.6

55 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 26.6

56 Capinota 02 26.6

57 Chimoré 02 26.6

58 Colchani 07 26.6

59 Punata 02 26.6

60 Ascensión 08 26.6

61 Mineros 08 26.6

62 Mecapaca 04 26.6

63 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 26.6

64 Puerto Suárez 08 26.6

65 Okinawa Uno 08 26.6

66 Patacamaya 04 26.6

67 San Pedro 04 26.6

68 Rurrenabaque 03 26.6

69 Portachuelo 08 26.6

70 Puerto Quijarro 08 26.6

71 Uyuni 07 26.6

72 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 26.6

73 Roboré 08 26.6

74 Pailón 08 26.6

75 Uncía 07 26.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Bolivia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. San Ignacio de Velasco has a median age of 26.6 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of San Ignacio de Velasco's residents are over 26.6 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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