Abejorral Population 2026

Abejorral has a population of 17,599, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. It is about 436× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abejorral (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,599

Rank in Colombia

#287

Coordinates

5.79°N, 75.43°W

~2,167 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

199 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Bello	392,939	#16
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67

Cities near Abejorral

Sonsón33,598 people · ~16 km away
Aguadas20,712 people · ~20 km away
La Unión20,769 people · ~22 km away
La Ceja36,584 people · ~27 km away
Fredonia18,790 people · ~31 km away
Retiro20,700 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abejorral?

Abejorral has a population of 17,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Abejorral in?

Abejorral is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Abejorral the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 199 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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