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Sucre, Chuquisaca Department

Bolivia

National capital19.0333° S, 65.2627° W

Sucre is a city located in Bolivia's Chuquisaca Department. With a population of 224,838, it serves as the constitutional capital of the country.

Population224,838
ProvinceChuquisaca Department
Coordinates19.0333° S, 65.2627° W
CountryBolivia
Rank in Bolivia#4 of 25,804

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Nearest Airports

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Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base

SLSURegional

4 km away

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Alcantarí International Airport

SREInternational

26.5 km away

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Pepinalito Airstrip

BO-0019Local

70.9 km away

About Sucre

The city is situated at coordinates -19.03332° latitude and -65.26274° longitude, within the Southern and Western hemispheres. It has an elevation of 2798 meters and operates under the America/La_Paz timezone. Sucre is near the city of Tarabuco, located approximately 40.1 kilometers away.

Sucre ranks as the 4th largest city among 199 cities in Bolivia. It has a significant population compared to other major cities, such as La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Cities in Chuquisaca Department

As the largest city in the Chuquisaca Department, Sucre ranks #1 out of 5 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the department include Monteagudo, Camargo, Padilla, and Tarabuco.

Monteagudo8,289Camargo4,715Padilla2,920Tarabuco2,428Cora CoraEl VeladeroLa QuemadaCaraparirendaCampo GrandeHuachaca

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Sucre.

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El MorroNeighborhood
0.6 km
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La RotondaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Barrio UniversitarioNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Barrio LindoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Noria AltaNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Barrio ObreroNeighborhood
1 km
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Morro MunicipalNeighborhood
1 km
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QuirpinchacaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Estancia Puca PucaCity
1.3 km
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San Juan de DiosNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Barrio Plan CientoveintitresNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Rancho Katalla BajaCity
1.5 km
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BancarioNeighborhood
1.6 km
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San JuanilloNeighborhood
1.6 km
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San CristóbalNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Urbanización Tujsupaya BajoNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Yurai YurajCity
1.8 km
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La MadonaNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Barrio Virgen de GuadalupeNeighborhood
2 km
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Zona Mesa VerdeNeighborhood
2 km

Universities in Sucre

Sucre is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca1624——
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar1985——
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Explore Bolivia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Bolivia, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Bolivia

#1 La Paz2,004,652#2 Santa Cruz de la Sierra1,831,434#3 Cochabamba841,276#4 Sucre224,838#5 Oruro208,684
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sucre?

The population of Sucre is 224,838.

In which province/state is Sucre located?

Sucre is located in Chuquisaca Department.

What are the coordinates of Sucre?

The coordinates of Sucre are -19.03332° latitude and -65.26274° longitude.

What is the elevation of Sucre?

The elevation of Sucre is 2798 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Sucre?

The nearest airport to Sucre is Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base, located 4 kilometers away.

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