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Bogotá overview
Bogotá (orange) and the other large cities of Colombia
Bogotá lies in Bogota D.C. in Colombia at 4.61°N, 74.08°W, about 2,582 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Bogota (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Colombia: the next largest cities are Cali (2,392,877), Medellín (1,999,979), Barranquilla (1,206,319). Together, the three largest cities hold 22.3% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Soacha, about 15 km away, followed by Funza (19 km).
Colombia as a whole has a live population of 54,084,421 (+0.9% a year) and ranks #28 of 238 countries — see the Colombia population page for the full statistics and the Colombia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bogotá
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Soacha Cundinamarca | 15 km | 655,025 |
| Funza Cundinamarca | 19 km | 116,890 |
| Mosquera Cundinamarca | 20 km | 128,012 |
| Madrid Cundinamarca | 24 km | 135,000 |
| Chía Cundinamarca | 28 km | 124,309 |
| Facatativá Cundinamarca | 38 km | 141,762 |
| Zipaquirá Cundinamarca | 47 km | 130,432 |
| Villavicencio Meta Department | 73 km | 321,717 |
Largest cities in Colombia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BogotáCapital | Bogota D.C. | 7,674,366 |
| 2 | Cali | Valle del Cauca Department | 2,392,877 |
| 3 | Medellín | Antioquia | 1,999,979 |
| 4 | Barranquilla | Atlántico | 1,206,319 |
| 5 | Cartagena | Bolívar | 914,552 |
| 6 | Cúcuta | Norte de Santander Department | 777,106 |
| 7 | Soacha | Cundinamarca | 655,025 |
| 8 | Bucaramanga | Santander Department | 581,130 |
| 9 | Ibagué | Tolima Department | 529,635 |
| 10 | Santa Marta | Magdalena Department | 499,192 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bogotá?
Bogotá has about 7,674,366 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bogotá the capital of Colombia?
Yes — Bogotá is the national capital of Colombia.
How big is Bogotá compared with the rest of Colombia?
Its 7,674,366 residents are 14.2% of the 54,084,421 people living in Colombia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Bogotá?
In Bogota D.C., Colombia, at latitude 4.61 and longitude -74.08, 2,582 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Soacha (15 km), Funza (19 km), Mosquera (20 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bogotá Population 2026 — Colombia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/colombia/bogota/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/colombia/bogota/">Bogotá Population 2026 — Colombia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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