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Tarija, Tarija Department

Bolivia

Regional capital21.5355° S, 64.7296° W

Tarija is a city located in Bolivia, specifically within the Tarija Department. With a population of 159,269, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population159,269
ProvinceTarija Department
Coordinates21.5355° S, 64.7296° W
CountryBolivia
Rank in Bolivia#8 of 25,804

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Nearest Airports

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Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

TJARegional

3.7 km away

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Culpina Airport

SLCULocal

81.9 km away

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Tupiza-Mochará Airport

SLTZLocal

94 km away

About Tarija

The city is situated at coordinates -21.53549° latitude and -64.72956° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Tarija has an elevation of 1,870 meters and operates under the America/La_Paz timezone. It is part of the Tarija Department.

In terms of population, Tarija ranks #8 out of 199 cities in Bolivia. The country's total urban population is 7,458,506, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger urban centers.

Cities in Tarija Department

Tarija is the capital of the Tarija Department, which ranks #1 among its 6 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Yacuiba, Villamontes, Bermejo, Entre Ríos, and Otb Paralelo Veintidós.

Yacuiba82,803Villamontes39,800Bermejo35,411Entre Ríos2,685Otb Paralelo Veintidós19Estancia La VigueraPatanchadaAguarayIguirayapirurendaIguiyogo

Nearby Cities

Tarija is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Las PandosasNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Virgen de FatimaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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La TerminalNeighborhood
0.9 km
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German BuschNeighborhood
1.2 km
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El TegarNeighborhood
1.4 km
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MirafloresNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Tablada GrandeCity
2.1 km
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San GeronimoNeighborhood
2.4 km
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TolomositaCity
3 km
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San BlasNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Obrajes SudCity
4.7 km
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Morros BlancosCity
4.7 km
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San LuisCity
4.9 km
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ObrajesCity
4.9 km
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CompuertaCity
5 km
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TomatitasCity
5.2 km
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Monte SurCity
5.6 km
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TabladaCity
5.7 km
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Pampa GalanaCity
5.7 km
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Tablada SudCity
5.7 km

Universities in Tarija

Tarija is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Juan Misael Saracho University1946——
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Users can explore other cities in Bolivia, compare countries, view rankings, or see the full city list for more information.

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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 Tarija?

The population of Tarija is 159,269.

In which province/state is Tarija located?

Tarija is located in the Tarija Department.

What are the coordinates of Tarija?

The coordinates of Tarija are -21.53549° latitude and -64.72956° longitude.

What is the elevation of Tarija?

The elevation of Tarija is 1,870 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Tarija?

The nearest airport to Tarija is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport.

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