What is the Capital of Bolivia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bolivia is Sucre. Bolivia is located in South America, South America, with a population of 11,365,333. The official currency is the Bolivian boliviano and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Sucre at a glance
| Capital city | Sucre |
|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia (Plurinational State of Bolivia) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Largest city | Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
| Country population | 11,365,333 (85th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Bolivian boliviano (BOB) |
| Calling code | +591 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Bolivia
- Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Santiago, capital of Chile
- Asunción, capital of Paraguay
- Lima, capital of Peru
Bolivia in context
- Bolivia covers 1,098,581 km², making it the 27th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 10 people per km² ranks 183rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru.
- Bolivia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 11,365,333 people, Bolivia holds about 2.6% of the population of South America.
- With 4 official languages, Bolivia has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bolivia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Bolivia — FAQ
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
Is Sucre the largest city in Bolivia?
No — while Sucre is the capital, the largest city in Bolivia is Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
What country is Sucre in?
Sucre is the capital city of Bolivia.
What continent is Sucre in?
Sucre, the capital of Bolivia, is located in South America.
Is Sucre the capital of Bolivia?
Yes — Sucre is the capital of Bolivia (official name: Plurinational State of Bolivia).
Sucre is the capital of which country?
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia, in South America.
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