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Cochabamba

Cochabamba, Bolivia · South America

About Cochabamba

Cochabamba sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tiquipaya.

Cochabamba is a city located in Cochabamba, Bolivia. With a population of 841,276, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cochabamba sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cochabamba to your route.

About Cochabamba

Cochabamba (Aymara and Quechua: Quchapampa) is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 according to the 2024 Bolivian census. Its name is from a compound of

Read more the Quechua words qucha "lake" and pampa, "open plain." Residents of the city and the surrounding areas are commonly referred to as cochalas or, more formally, cochabambinos. It is known as the "City of Eternal Spring" or "The Garden City" because of its spring-like temperatures all year round. It is also known as "La Llajta," which means "town" in Quechua. It is the largest urban center between the higher capital of La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the tropical plains of the east. It sits south-west of the Tunari mountains, and north of the foothills of the Valle Alto. In antiquity, the area featured numerous lakes, which gave the city its name. Many of these lakes have since disappeared to urban development, but Coña Coña and Alalay lakes are extant examples. It has been a populated settlement since the Pre-Inca period, and is today an important cultural, educational, political, and commercial centre.

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Where is Cochabamba located?

Cochabamba is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -17.3819 latitude, -66.1599 longitude.

What is the population of Cochabamba?

Cochabamba has a population of approximately 841,276 people, making it a city in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
841,276
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
Cochabamba
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-17.3819, -66.1599

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South AmericaBoliviaCochabambaCity

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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