Santa Cruz de la Sierra Population 2026
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a population of 1,831,434, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Santa Cruz Department. Roughly 14% of Bolivia's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
1,831,434
Rank in Bolivia
#2
Coordinates
17.79°S, 63.18°W
~433 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Cruz Department
| City | Population | Rank in Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Montero | 88,616 | #11 |
| Camiri | 27,961 | #26 |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | 23,569 | #29 |
| Warnes | 22,036 | #31 |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 18,816 | #33 |
| Cotoca | 18,347 | #34 |
| Villa Yapacaní | 18,187 | #35 |
| El Torno | 15,543 | #37 |
Cities near Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Cotoca18,347 people · ~14 km away
- Warnes22,036 people · ~30 km away
- El Torno15,543 people · ~32 km away
- Montero88,616 people · ~50 km away
- Villa Yapacaní18,187 people · ~81 km away
- Ascención de Guarayos18,816 people · ~211 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a population of 1,831,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Santa Cruz de la Sierra in?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Is Santa Cruz de la Sierra the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 260 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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