Barranquilla Population 2026
Barranquilla has a population of 1,206,319, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Atlántico. Roughly 2.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,206,319
Rank in Colombia
#4
Coordinates
10.97°N, 74.78°W
~24 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
711 km
442 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlántico
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Soledad | 342,556 | #19 |
| Malambo | 129,148 | #44 |
| Sabanalarga | 102,334 | #54 |
| Baranoa | 68,383 | #75 |
| Sabanagrande | 35,044 | #142 |
| Santo Tomás | 28,693 | #175 |
| Luruaco | 27,647 | #180 |
| Palmar de Varela | 27,098 | #185 |
Cities near Barranquilla
- Soledad342,556 people · ~6 km away
- Malambo129,148 people · ~12 km away
- Galapa19,732 people · ~14 km away
- Puerto Colombia26,227 people · ~19 km away
- Sabanagrande35,044 people · ~20 km away
- Sitionuevo33,440 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barranquilla?
Barranquilla has a population of 1,206,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Barranquilla in?
Barranquilla is located in Atlántico, Colombia.
Is Barranquilla the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 711 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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