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Oruro, Oruro

Bolivia

Regional capital17.9715° S, 67.0932° W

Oruro is a city located in Bolivia, within the province of Oruro. It has a population of 208,684 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population208,684
ProvinceOruro
Coordinates17.9715° S, 67.0932° W
CountryBolivia
Rank in Bolivia#5 of 25,804

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Nearest Airports

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Juan Mendoza International Airport

ORUInternational

2.5 km away

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Intiraymi Airport

SLIYLocal

41.1 km away

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Estalsa Airport

SLESLocal

56.4 km away

About Oruro

Situated at coordinates -17.97153° latitude and -67.0932° longitude, Oruro lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city is elevated at 3,885 meters above sea level and operates within the America/La_Paz timezone. Nearby cities include Huanuni, Machacamarca, and Poopó.

Oruro ranks as the 5th largest city out of 199 in Bolivia. With a total urban population of 7,458,506 in the country, Oruro is among the notable urban areas.

Cities in Oruro

The city serves as the capital of the Oruro province, which ranks #1 among its 7 cities. Other cities in the province include Huanuni, Challapata, Machacamarca, Poopó, and Totoral.

Huanuni15,492Challapata8,016Machacamarca2,044Poopó1,720Totoral1,645Curahuara de Carangas1,613AmachumaAmachumaCastillumaAyllu Cahualli

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Oruro, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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VintoCity
2.9 km
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San PedroCity
4.3 km
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Estancia Khalasaya GrandeCity
6.8 km
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VitoCity
6.9 km
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PlateríaCity
7.8 km
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Tres CrucesCity
8.1 km
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Estancia Khala UmaCity
8.4 km
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SepulturasCity
8.6 km
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VichulomaCity
9.5 km
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Moczuma CapachosCity
9.8 km
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Estancia SegarraCity
9.9 km
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Huayña Pasto ChicoCity
9.9 km
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Estancia KkotaCity
10.1 km
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Jamachi UmaCity
10.1 km
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Estancia MoxumaCity
10.1 km
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VintoCity
10.7 km
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IrumitaCity
11 km
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Khasa HuasaCity
11.1 km
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Calla Pampa ChicoCity
11.3 km
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Belén Sora ChicoCity
11.4 km

Universities in Oruro

Oruro is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Técnica de Oruro2008——
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Explore Bolivia

Users can explore additional information about other cities in Bolivia, compare different countries, view rankings, or access the complete 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 Oruro?

The population of Oruro is 208,684.

In which province/state is Oruro located?

Oruro is located in the province of Oruro.

What are the coordinates of Oruro?

The coordinates of Oruro are -17.97153° latitude and -67.0932° longitude.

What is the elevation of Oruro?

The elevation of Oruro is 3,885 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Oruro?

The nearest airport to Oruro is Juan Mendoza International Airport, located 2.5 km away.

What is the population ranking of Oruro in Bolivia?

Oruro ranks 5th in population among cities in Bolivia.

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