Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
20K
Population
258 Mbps
Internet
America/Montevideo
Timezone
MVD (20km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
La Paz is a city in Uruguay with a population of 20K. Internet speeds average 258 Mbps download. The city has 6,037 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Uruguay
Region
South America
Population
20K
Timezone
America/Montevideo
Currency
UYU
Language
Spanish
Airport
MVD
GPS
-34.76, -56.23
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
258 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A smaller city of 19,913 people in Uruguay
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,037 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
148
Cafes
15
Bars
35
Fast Food
29
Shopping
Supermarkets
114
Convenience
427
Shopping Malls
7
Healthcare
Hospitals
24
Clinics
82
Pharmacies
146
Education
Schools
500
Universities
10
Libraries
8
Recreation
Parks
60
Playgrounds
34
Sports
131
Cinemas
5
Museums
10
Theatres
5
Transport
Bus Stops
114
Train Stations
9
Fuel Stations
99
Services
Banks
33
ATMs
45
Post Offices
6
Police
37
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
258 Mbps
Download
62 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
1,031
Tests
404
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
11°
J
12°
F
14°
M
17°
A
20°
M
22°
J
22°
J
22°
A
20°
S
17°
O
14°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.7 C Range: 22.3 - 11.1 C Rain: 1,044 mm/year Sunshine: 3,229 h/year
CITY SCORES
76.0
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
44.0
Overall
AIRPORT
MVD
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
20 km from center
~36 min ride
FUN FACTS
Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million.
Located in west-central Bolivia 68 km (42 mi) southeast of Lake Titicaca, La Paz is set in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River.
It is in a bowl-like depression, part of the Amazon basin, surrounded by the high mountains of the Altiplano.
At an elevation of roughly 3,650 m (11,975 ft) above sea level, La Paz is the highest administrative capital city in the world.
La Paz was under Spanish colonial rule as part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, before Bolivia gained independence.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is La Paz known for?
La Paz is a city in Uruguay. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in La Paz?
La Paz has an average download speed of 258 Mbps and upload speed of 62 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves La Paz?
La Paz is served by MVD (Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport), approximately 20 km from the city center.
What is the population of La Paz?
The population of La Paz is approximately 20K.
What infrastructure does La Paz have?
La Paz has 6,037 mapped points of interest, including 148 restaurants, 24 hospitals, 500 schools.
What country is La Paz in?
La Paz is located in Uruguay.
