Barrancabermeja Population 2026
Barrancabermeja has a population of 191,403, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.4% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
191,403
Rank in Colombia
#30
Coordinates
7.07°N, 73.85°W
~83 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near Barrancabermeja
- Yondó17,597 people · ~9 km away
- Puerto Wilches31,698 people · ~32 km away
- Sabana de Torres27,845 people · ~54 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~56 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~76 km away
- Bucaramanga581,130 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barrancabermeja?
Barrancabermeja has a population of 191,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Barrancabermeja in?
Barrancabermeja is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Barrancabermeja the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 274 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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