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La Paz

La Paz (1.9 million inhabitants): major city of Bolivia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About La Paz

CountryBolivia
Population1.9 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of La Paz?

La Paz has a metropolitan population of 1.9 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is La Paz located?

La Paz is in Bolivia. It is the national capital of Bolivia.

What is La Paz known for?

La Paz is the national capital of Bolivia. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Bolivia factbook for the wider national picture.

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