Most Populated Municipalities of La Paz

Most to least populated of the 87 municipalities of the Department of La Paz

Top 10 Most Populated Municipalities of La Paz

The top 10 municipalities concentrate a very large share of the Department of La Paz’s population, reflecting strong urbanization and regional centralization.

1. El Alto (The High) – 885,825

  • Largest municipality in La Paz and one of the largest in Bolivia.
  • Major urban, commercial, and transport hub.
  • Characterized by rapid population growth driven by internal migration.

2. La Paz (Our Lady of Peace) – 757,431

  • Administrative capital of Bolivia.
  • Center of government, finance, education, and services.
  • Higher female population, linked to service-sector employment.

3. Viacha – 113,554

  • Key industrial municipality near the metropolitan core.
  • Strong links to manufacturing, logistics, and commuter populations.

4. Caranavi – 59,676

  • Important agricultural and commercial center in the Yungas.
  • Known for coffee production and trade.

5. Pucarani – 49,850

  • Strategic municipality on the Altiplano.
  • Combines agriculture, livestock, and transport connectivity.

6. Achacachi – 47,257

  • Traditional Aymara cultural and economic center.
  • Important regional market town near Lake Titicaca.

7. Achocalla – 46,188

  • Rapidly growing peri-urban municipality.
  • Increasing residential expansion from the metropolitan area.

8. The Assumption – 45,587

  • Medium-sized municipality with agricultural and local commerce activities.
  • Plays a key role in its surrounding rural area.

9. Peace – 38,652

  • Acts as a local service and administrative center.
  • Balanced mix of rural and semi-urban population.

10. Sicasica – 33,885

  • Important transport and trade node on regional routes.
  • Supports surrounding rural communities.
  • The top 2 municipalities alone (El Alto and La Paz) account for over half of the department’s population.
  • The top 10 reflect a clear contrast between dense urban centers and regional agricultural hubs.
  • Population concentration highlights economic opportunity, infrastructure, and migration patterns.

Municipalities of La Paz Ranked from Most to Least Populated

List of the 87 municipalities of the Department of La Paz, ordered from highest to lowest population

  1. The High (El Alto) – 885,825
  2. Our Lady of Peace (La Paz) – 757,431
  3. Viacha – 113,554
  4. Caranavi – 59,676
  5. Pucarani – 49,850
  6. Achacachi – 47,257
  7. The Assumption – 45,587
  8. Achocalla – 46,188
  9. Peace – 38,652
  10. Sicasica – 33,885
  11. Sorata – 30,083
  12. Palos Blancos – 27,137
  13. Choroic – 27,711
  14. Patacamaya – 25,148
  15. Colquiri – 23,505
  16. Coripata – 23,530
  17. Irupana – 23,279
  18. Mountains – 21,843
  19. Finger – 21,729
  20. Battles – 20,607
  21. Mecapaca – 20,446
  22. Apollo – 19,156
  23. I inquired – 18,679
  24. Cheer up – 18,303
  25. Steel – 17,830
  26. Mocomoco – 17,811
  27. Copacabana – 17,463
  28. Jesús de Machaca – 17,016
  29. Port of Carabuco – 17,336
  30. Sapahaki – 16,497
  31. Guanay – 16,386
  32. Charge – 15,763
  33. Caquiaviri – 15,570
  34. Cajuata – 15,565
  35. Calamarca – 15,327
  36. Puerto Acosta – 14,012
  37. Tiahuanacu – 13,648
  38. Cairoma – 13,598
  39. Corocoro – 13,551
  40. Theopont – 13,379
  41. Colquencha – 12,490
  42. Ixiamas – 12,595
  43. Yaco – 12,296
  44. Calacoto – 12,219
  45. Come on, come on – 11,258
  46. Quime – 10,887
  47. Luribay – 10,703
  48. High Beni – 10,585
  49. Saint Bonaventure – 10,105
  50. Tacacoma – 9,761
  51. San Pedro de Curahuara – 9,217
  52. Santiago de Huata – 9,287
  53. Verse – 9,029
  54. Pelechuco – 9,060
  55. Umala – 9,102
  56. San Pedro de Tiquina – 9,164
  57. Ichoca – 9,552
  58. Escoma – 8,837
  59. Huarina – 8,679
  60. Guaqui Port – 8,592
  61. Santiago de Callapa – 8,037
  62. San Andrés de Machaca (Marka) – 7,936
  63. Villa Libertad Licoma – 7,877
  64. Drain – 7,897
  65. Puerto Pérez – 7,900
  66. Deception – 7,716
  67. Yanacachi – 7,615
  68. Taraco – 7,540
  69. Tito Yupanqui – 7,525
  70. Cocamino – 7,226
  71. Santiago de Machaca – 6,805
  72. Pampa Paper – 6,649
  73. Curve – 6,611
  74. Waldo Ballivián – 6,442
  75. Aucapata – 6,721
  76. Humanata – 5,658
  77. Necklace – 5,526
  78. Catacora – 5,351
  79. Mesh – 5,297
  80. Comanche – 5,238
  81. Huatajata – 5,118
  82. Nazacara de Pacajes – 4,022
  83. Quiabaya – 4,224
  84. Charaña – 4,221
  85. Combaya – 3,529
  86. Chacarilla – 2,052
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