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Smallest Cities in Bolivia

Top 75 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Bolivia

1 San Pedro 04 5,002
2 Chimoré 02 5,147
3 Capinota 02 5,157
4 Santa Rosa del Sara 08 5,251
5 Pucarani 04 5,325
6 La Bélgica 08 5,501
7 Ixiamas 04 5,625
8 Porco 07 5,959
9 Copacabana 04 6,000
10 San Matías 08 6,352
11 Concepción 08 6,900
12 Reyes 03 7,376
13 San Julian 08 7,706
14 Challapata 05 8,016
15 Tarata 02 8,043
16 Aiquile 02 8,224
17 Monteagudo 01 8,289
18 Vallegrande 08 8,422
19 Achacachi 04 8,447
20 Cliza 02 8,654
21 Uncía 07 8,902
22 Pailón 08 9,304
23 Roboré 08 9,882
24 San Ignacio de Moxo 03 10,054
25 Uyuni 07 10,293
26 Puerto Quijarro 08 10,392
27 Portachuelo 08 11,485
28 Rurrenabaque 03 11,749
29 Colchani 07 11,988
30 Patacamaya 04 12,260
31 Okinawa Uno 08 12,482
32 Puerto Suárez 08 12,546
33 Santa Ana de Yacuma 03 12,783
34 Mecapaca 04 13,289
35 Mineros 08 14,385
36 Ascensión 08 14,429
37 Punata 02 15,194
38 Huanuni 05 15,492
39 El Torno 08 15,543
40 Laja 04 18,023
41 Villa Yapacaní 08 18,187
42 Cotoca 08 18,347
43 Ascención de Guarayos 08 18,816
44 Achocalla 04 19,583
45 Warnes 08 22,036
46 Tupiza 07 22,233
47 San Ignacio de Velasco 08 23,569
48 San Borja 03 24,610
49 Cobija 06 26,585
50 Camiri 08 27,961
51 Llallagua 07 28,069
52 Villazón 07 30,253
53 Mizque 02 30,481
54 Bermejo 09 35,411
55 Guayaramerín 03 36,008
56 Villamontes 09 39,800
57 Caranavi 04 45,747
58 Sipe Sipe 02 47,000
59 Colcapirhua 02 52,732
60 Vinto 02 58,739
61 Tiquipaya 02 62,675
62 Yacuiba 09 82,803
63 Trinidad 03 84,259
64 Viacha 04 86,218
65 Montero 08 88,616
66 Riberalta 03 99,070
67 Potosí 07 141,251
68 Tarija 09 159,269
69 Quillacollo 02 172,405
70 Sacaba 02 180,726
71 Oruro 05 208,684
72 Sucre 01 224,838
73 Cochabamba 02 841,276
74 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 08 1,831,434
75 La Paz 04 2,004,652

The smallest cities in Bolivia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Pedro has a population of just 5,002. 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 5,002 residents, San Pedro 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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