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Soacha overview
Soacha (orange) and the other large cities of Colombia
Soacha lies in Cundinamarca in Colombia at 4.58°N, 74.22°W, about 2,565 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Bogota (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Cúcuta (777,106) and larger than Bucaramanga (581,130). The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá with 7,674,366 people; the capital, Bogotá, has 7,674,366.
The national capital, Bogotá, is about 15 km away; the nearest large city is Mosquera, 14 km from Soacha.
Colombia as a whole has a live population of 54,085,665 (+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 Soacha
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquera Cundinamarca | 14 km | 128,012 |
| Funza Cundinamarca | 15 km | 116,890 |
| BogotáCapital Bogota D.C. | 15 km | 7,674,366 |
| Madrid Cundinamarca | 18 km | 135,000 |
| Facatativá Cundinamarca | 30 km | 141,762 |
| Chía Cundinamarca | 36 km | 124,309 |
| Zipaquirá Cundinamarca | 55 km | 130,432 |
| Girardot City Cundinamarca | 72 km | 107,324 |
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 Soacha?
Soacha has about 655,025 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Soacha the capital of Colombia?
No. The capital of Colombia is Bogotá (7,674,366 people), about 15 km away. Soacha is the 7th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Soacha compared with the rest of Colombia?
Its 655,025 residents are 1.2% of the 54,085,665 people living in Colombia today. Bogotá is larger with 7,674,366 people.
Where is Soacha?
In Cundinamarca, Colombia, at latitude 4.58 and longitude -74.22, 2,565 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Mosquera (14 km), Funza (15 km), Bogotá (15 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Soacha Population 2026 — Colombia. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/colombia/soacha/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/colombia/soacha/">Soacha 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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