Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Major city · Population 1.8M
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the 2nd largest city in Bolivia with a population of approximately 1,831,434 people as of 2026. This makes it the 231st largest city in the world, accounting for 14.75% of Bolivia's total population of 12.4M. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is classified as a major city and operates in the America/La_Paz timezone. The average annual temperature is 24.3°C with 1,299 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 419 meters above sea level.
Population
1,831,434
Global Rank
#231
Country Rank
#2
% of Bolivia
14.75%
Avg Temperature
24.3°C
Annual Rainfall
1,299 mm
Elevation
419 m
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Santa Cruz de la Sierra on the Map
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra's warmest month is Jan and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Dec with 232 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Bolivia at a Glance
Country Population
12,413,315
Capital
Sucre
Region
South America
Major Cities
9
GDP per Capita
$4,421
Life Expectancy
68.6 years
Urban Population
71.2%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in Bolivia
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Santa Cruz de la Sierra with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | 224,838 | 260 km |
| Sacaba | 180,726 | 306 km |
| Cochabamba | 841,276 | 319 km |
| Quillacollo | 172,405 | 331 km |
| Potosí | 141,251 | 337 km |
| Oruro | 208,684 | 414 km |
| Tarija | 159,269 | 447 km |
| La Paz | 2,004,652 | 547 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
The population of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia is approximately 1,831,434 people, making it the 231st largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Bolivia.
Is Santa Cruz de la Sierra the capital of Bolivia?
No, the capital of Bolivia is Sucre. Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the 2nd largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C and receives 1,299 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jan and the coldest is Jul.
What timezone is Santa Cruz de la Sierra in?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is in the America/La_Paz timezone.