Categories in Potosí
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts MarketAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicAgricultural wholesaleBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterElectrical Supply WholesaleFuel supplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachines WholesaleMedical Equipment SupplierSecurity System SupplierSportwear ManufacturerWelderWholesale of Clothing & ApparelWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreFormal Wear StoreJewelers and watchesShoe storesWomen's clothingYouth Clothing StoreMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderTelevision StationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCity Government OfficeCity or Town HallCommunity CenterDay Care CenterEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchPost Office
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Potosí
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 349 |
| Shopping | 228 |
| Education | 147 |
| Corporate management | 120 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 94 |
| Churches | 94 |
| Public administration | 81 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 79 |
| Car repair | 75 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 67 |
| Clothing stores | 66 |
| Hotels and motels | 66 |
| Hospitals | 60 |
| Banks | 57 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 48 |
Potosí Facts
| Area | 1060.4 km² |
| Population | 252,210 |
| Male Population | 120,854 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 131,356 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +292.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +74.0% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 21.8, Female: 23.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,102 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Casco Viejo Central, Macrodistrito Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -19.58361, -65.75306 |
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Potosí Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,206 | 107,403 | 144,944 | 207,340 | 252,210 | 278,611 | 305,466 |
| Population Density | 60.6 / km² | 101.3 / km² | 136.7 / km² | 195.5 / km² | 237.8 / km² | 262.7 / km² | 288.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotosí Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 74% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosí | +292.8% | +134.8% | +74% |
| Potosí Department | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potosí Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosí | 22.7 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 21.8 yrs |
| Potosí Department | 23.1 yrs | 24 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potosí Population Density
Population Density: 238 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosí | 252,210 | 1,060.4 km² | 238 / km² |
| Potosí Department | 869,574 | 119,569.3 km² | 7.3 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potosí Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Potosí
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Potosí
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Potosí Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,668 | $3,107 | $3,594 | $4,153 | $7,097 | $6,507 | $5,914 | $6,102 |
| Total GDP | $343.5M | $447.3M | $566M | $744M | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Potosí CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosí | 343,055 tn | 1.36 tn | 323.5 tons/km² |
| Potosí Department | 1,187,246 tn | 1.37 tn | 9.9 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Potosí CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 343,055 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 323.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/18 | 2:46 AM | 4 | 87 km | 341,150 m | 44km NNW of Camargo, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/16 | 9:09 AM | 4.3 | 93.5 km | 264,180 m | 77km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 7:10 AM | 4.4 | 99.5 km | 237,660 m | 68km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/15 | 9:30 PM | 4.4 | 56.9 km | 289,690 m | 43km WSW of Potolo, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/14 | 8:55 AM | 4.1 | 82.5 km | 255,960 m | 76km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/13 | 7:29 PM | 4.5 | 50.4 km | 282,700 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/13 | 5:54 PM | 4.1 | 62.3 km | 215,800 m | 57km S of Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/11 | 2:00 AM | 4.1 | 78.1 km | 245,900 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/11 | 5:28 PM | 4.8 | 96 km | 252,200 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/11 | 11:21 AM | 4.8 | 52.8 km | 48,600 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potosí
Potosí is a city and the capital of the department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation at a nominal 4,090 metres (13,420 ft) For centuries, it was the location of the Spanish colonial mint. lies at the foo..
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