La Paz, officially known as Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government for Bolivia and serves as the capital of the department of the same name. It is located in the highlands of the country.
As of 2024, the city has a population of 755,732 residents, making it the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which encompasses neighboring El Alto and several smaller towns, has a total population of 2.2 million people. This urban region ranks as the second most populous in Bolivia, following Santa Cruz de la Sierra.