Albania Population 2026

Albania has a population of 26,940, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in La Guajira Department. It is about 285× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,940

Rank in Colombia

#188

Coordinates

11.16°N, 72.59°W

~94 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

747 km

464 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Guajira Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Riohacha	188,014	#31
Maicao	166,603	#35
San Juan del Cesar	40,069	#125
Barrancas	38,232	#131
Fonseca	32,220	#158
Hatonuevo	24,792	#201
Villanueva	18,699	#269

Cities near Albania

Hatonuevo24,792 people · ~22 km away
Barrancas38,232 people · ~32 km away
Fonseca32,220 people · ~41 km away
Maicao166,603 people · ~45 km away
Riohacha188,014 people · ~55 km away
San Juan del Cesar40,069 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Albania?

Albania has a population of 26,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Albania in?

Albania is located in La Guajira Department, Colombia.

Is Albania the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 747 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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