Cotoca Population 2026

Cotoca has a population of 18,347, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Santa Cruz Department. Roughly 0.1% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Cotoca (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,347
Rank in Bolivia
#34
Coordinates
17.82°S, 63.05°W
~387 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
270 km
168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Santa Cruz Department

CityPopulationRank in Bolivia
Santa Cruz de la Sierra1,831,434#2
Montero88,616#11
Camiri27,961#26
San Ignacio de Velasco23,569#29
Warnes22,036#31
Ascención de Guarayos18,816#33
Villa Yapacaní18,187#35
El Torno15,543#37

Cities near Cotoca

FAQ

What is the population of Cotoca?
Cotoca has a population of 18,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Cotoca in?
Cotoca is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Is Cotoca the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 270 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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