Arampampa

Arampampa is a small town in Bolivia, capital of the Bernardino Bilbao Province to the north of the Potosí Department. Based on the 2024 census, it had a population of 3,623.

Demographics

Based on the 2024 Bolivian census, the population of Arampampa was 3,623 people, spread across an area of 423.3 square kilometers. This resulted in a population density of approximately 8.56 people per square kilometer. Over the previous decade, the town had seen a slight decrease in population, with an annual change rate of -1.2% between 2012 and 2024.
Data from the 2012 Bolivian census offers a closer look at the town's demographic structure. In terms of gender, the population was fairly balanced, with 51.1% male and 48.9% female. The age distribution revealed a relatively young population, with 38.1% children under the age of 15, and the majority falling within the working age group of 15-64 years. Seniors, aged 65 and above, accounted for 10% of the population.
Arampampa is a predominantly rural locality, with 100% of its residents living in rural areas according to the census. The literacy rate for individuals aged 15 and older was notably high, with 87.8% of the population being literate, while 12.2% were not.

Culture

Arampampa is known as the "Wheat Capital" of Bolivia, and has a strong agricultural identity centered on wheat farming, which plays a vital role in its local culture and economy. The municipality is recognized for cultivating up to 27 wheat varieties, alongside potatoes, corn, and oca. Despite challenges like water scarcity and poverty, which have driven some youth to migrate to other cities, programs like "Mi Agua" aim to support rural communities and sustain traditional farming, keeping agriculture a key part of Arampampa’s cultural fabric and daily life.