Bolivar, Missouri
Bolivar: State of Venezuela
About
Bolivar is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,325. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,196 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Bolivar
| Population : | 11,196 (2020) |
| Country : | Venezuela |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Area : | 240528 km2 |
| Official name : | Estado Bolivar |
| Legislative body : | Legislative Council of Bolívar |
| Named for : | Simón Bolívar |
| Altitude : | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Capital : | Ciudad Bolívar |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1864 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 02:54:46 (12th July 2025) |
| Postal code : | 65613 |
| Population growth : | 7.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bolivar is located at 37°36'52"N 93°24'38"W (37.6144800, -93.4104700). It has 8 neighbors: Barima Waini Region, Estado Monagas, Estado Guarico, Estado Apure, Estado Amazonas, Estado de Roraima, Departamento del Vichada and Anzoategui.
Bolivar map
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- Official Website
Official website of Bolivar
Bolivar has 8 neighbours.
- Barima-Waini Region region of Guyana
- Estado Monagas state of Venezuela
- Estado Guárico state of Venezuela
- Estado Apure state of Venezuela
- Estado Amazonas Venezuelan state
- Roraima Brazilian state
- Departamento del Vichada department of Colombia
- Anzoátegui state of Venezuela
- Padre Pedro Chien Municipality
- Cedeño
- Sifontes
- Piar
- Caroní
- Angostura del Orinoco Municipality
- Roscio
- Bolivariano Angostura
- Gran Sabana
- Sucre
- El Callao
Demographics
The population of Bolivar increased by 7.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,380 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,388 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,459 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,530 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,641 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,742 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,877 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,051 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,067 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,196 | 1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Bolivar (11)
People born in Bolivar, including President of Venezuela Raúl Leoni, Venezuelan footballer Juan Enrique García, Venezuelan association football player Luis Filosa, .
List
- Guillermo Sucre (Venezuelan poet) he was born in 15/05/1933
- Juan Manuel Sucre Figarella (Venezuelan general) he was born in 01/01/1925
- Luis García (Venezuelan fencer) he was born in 22/08/1934
- Wilfredo Rodríguez (Venezuelan baseball player) he was born in 20/03/1979
- Albert Suárez (baseball player) he was born in 11/02/1989
- Robert Suarez (baseball player (1991-)) he was born in 01/03/1991
- Marianela Balbi (Venezuelan journalist) she was born in 07/01/1963
- José Simón Escalona (Venezuelan writer, actor, producer, and director) he was born in 17/05/1954
Schools in Bolivar
College & universities near Bolivar, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490203 | Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar (MO) | 65613-8095 |
| 179326 | Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar (MO) | 65613-2596 |
| 176664 | Baptist Bible College | Springfield (MO) | 65803-3498 |
| 493451 | WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield (MO) | 65803-2939 |
| 177214 | Drury University | Springfield (MO) | 65802-3791 |
Post offices near Bolivar
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Post Office | Bolivar (MO) | 65613 |
| Aldrich Post Office | Aldrich (MO) | 65601 |
| Morrisvill Post Office | Morrisville (MO) | 65710 |
| Half Way Post Office | Half Way (MO) | 65663 |
| Fair Play Post Office | Fair Play (MO) | 65649 |
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- Bolivar , Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 4,845 people.
- Bolivar , Indiana human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,216 people.
- Bolivar , West Virginia human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 1,018 people.
- Bolivar , Ohio city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 965 people.
- Bolivar , New York human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America with a population of 923 people.
- Bolivar , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 432 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Humansville | 1,070 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Polk | 732 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Hope | 610 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Fair Play | 488 | City in Polk County, Missouri, United States |
| Morrisville | 398 | City in Missouri |
| Halfway | 179 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Flemington | 146 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Aldrich | 81 | Human settlement in Polk County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Goodnight | 18 | Village in Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bolivar distances to largest Missouri cities
