Barrancas Population 2026
Barrancas has a population of 38,232, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in La Guajira Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 201× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,232
Rank in Colombia
#131
Coordinates
10.96°N, 72.79°W
~160 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
720 km
447 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 |
| Fonseca | 32,220 | #158 |
| Albania | 26,940 | #188 |
| Hatonuevo | 24,792 | #201 |
| Villanueva | 18,699 | #269 |
Cities near Barrancas
- Fonseca32,220 people · ~10 km away
- Hatonuevo24,792 people · ~13 km away
- San Juan del Cesar40,069 people · ~31 km away
- Albania26,940 people · ~32 km away
- Villanueva18,699 people · ~44 km away
- Riohacha188,014 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barrancas?
Barrancas has a population of 38,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Barrancas in?
Barrancas is located in La Guajira Department, Colombia.
Is Barrancas the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 720 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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