Bello Population 2026

Bello has a population of 392,939, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 0.7% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

392,939

Rank in Colombia

#16

Coordinates

6.34°N, 75.56°W

~1,456 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

252 km

156 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67
Caucasia	58,034	#82

Cities near Bello

Copacabana49,169 people · ~6 km away
Medellín1,999,979 people · ~10 km away
Itagüí281,853 people · ~18 km away
Envigado163,007 people · ~18 km away
La Estrella49,386 people · ~22 km away
San Vicente18,051 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bello?

Bello has a population of 392,939 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Bello in?

Bello is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Bello the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 252 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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