Smallest Cities in Bolivia

Top 83 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Bolivia

1 Betanzos 07 5,021
2 Chimoré 02 5,147
3 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 5,251
4 Pucarani 04 5,325
5 La Bélgica 08 5,501
6 Ixiamas 04 5,625
7 Comarapa 08 5,793
8 Lahuachaca 04 5,874
9 Porco 07 5,959
10 Vallegrande 08 6,000
11 Copacabana 04 6,000
12 Campamento Colquiri 04 6,610
13 Charagua 08 6,780
14 Concepción 08 6,900
15 Aiquile 02 7,381
16 San Julian 08 7,706
17 Challapata 05 8,016
18 Monteagudo 01 8,289
19 Patacamaya 04 8,414
20 Achacachi 04 8,857
21 Uncía 07 8,902
22 Pailón 08 9,304
23 Roboré 08 9,882
24 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 10,054
25 Achocalla 04 10,369
26 Reyes 03 11,478
27 Okinawa Uno 08 12,482
28 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 12,783
29 Chulumani 04 13,204
30 Sapirangui 01 13,282
31 Mecapaca 04 13,289
32 Mineros 08 14,385
33 Villa Yapacaní 08 14,589
34 San Matías 08 15,378
35 Huanuni 05 15,492
36 Portachuelo 08 16,408
37 Puerto Quijarro 08 16,659
38 Laja 04 18,023
39 Cotoca 08 18,347
40 Ascensión 08 18,816
41 Ascención de Guarayos 08 18,816
42 Capinota 02 19,477
43 Punata 02 19,559
44 Puerto Suárez 08 19,829
45 Batallas 04 20,607
46 Rurrenabaque 03 21,240
47 Cliza 02 21,743
48 Independencia 02 23,658
49 San Borja 03 24,610
50 Mizque 02 26,659
51 Villazón 07 28,045
52 Llallagua 07 28,069
53 Bermejo 09 28,285
54 Uyuni 07 29,672
55 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 31,196
56 Camiri 08 35,712
57 Viacha 04 38,457
58 Guayaramerín 03 39,010
59 Villamontes 09 39,800
60 Tupiza 07 43,100
61 Puerto Villarroel 02 46,627
62 Sipe Sipe 02 47,000
63 Colcapirhua 02 48,631
64 Vinto 02 51,968
65 El Torno 08 55,697
66 Tiquipaya 02 58,223
67 Caranavi 04 59,676
68 Riberalta 03 78,100
69 Cobija 06 78,555
70 Yacuiba 09 97,296
71 Trinidad 03 124,357
72 Montero 08 126,886
73 Quillacollo 02 137,182
74 Sacaba 02 172,466
75 Tarija 09 179,528
76 Potosí 07 189,652
77 Warnes 08 214,216
78 Oruro 05 297,497
79 Sucre 01 360,544
80 Huata 01 360,544
81 Cochabamba 02 632,013
82 La Paz 04 755,732
83 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 3,122,605

The smallest cities in Bolivia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Betanzos has a population of just 5,021. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,021 residents, Betanzos is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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