Aguadas Population 2026

Aguadas has a population of 20,712, making it the #233 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. It is about 371× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,712

Rank in Colombia

#233

Coordinates

5.61°N, 75.46°W

~2,146 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

189 km

117 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Caldas Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Manizales	434,403	#14
La Dorada	81,950	#68
Chinchiná	68,512	#74
Villamaría	35,302	#141
Supía	26,571	#190
Neira	20,495	#238
Riosucio	18,950	#263
Salamina	18,076	#278

Cities near Aguadas

Sonsón33,598 people · ~20 km away
Abejorral17,599 people · ~20 km away
Salamina18,076 people · ~23 km away
Supía26,571 people · ~28 km away
Riosucio18,950 people · ~35 km away
La Unión20,769 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aguadas?

Aguadas has a population of 20,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #233 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Aguadas in?

Aguadas is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.

Is Aguadas the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 189 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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