Villazón Population 2026

Villazón has a population of 30,253, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇧🇴 Bolivia, located in Potosí Department. Roughly 0.2% of Bolivia's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than La Paz, the country's biggest city.

SucreVillazón
Location of Villazón (capital Sucre shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
30,253
Rank in Bolivia
#24
Coordinates
22.09°S, 65.59°W
~3,455 m elevation · America/La_Paz
Distance to capital (Sucre)
341 km
212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Potosí Department

CityPopulationRank in Bolivia
Potosí141,251#9
Llallagua28,069#25
Tupiza22,233#30

Cities near Villazón

FAQ

What is the population of Villazón?
Villazón has a population of 30,253 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Bolivia.
What region is Villazón in?
Villazón is located in Potosí Department, Bolivia.
Is Villazón the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre, about 341 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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