Bogotá Population 2026 capital

Bogotá has a population of 7,674,366, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Bogota D.C.. Roughly 14% of Colombia's population lives here. Bogotá is the capital of Colombia.

Location of Bogotá. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

7,674,366

Rank in Colombia

Coordinates

4.61°N, 74.08°W

~2,582 m elevation · America/Bogota

Cities near Bogotá

Soacha655,025 people · ~15 km away
Funza116,890 people · ~19 km away
Mosquera128,012 people · ~20 km away
Cota20,462 people · ~22 km away
Sibaté23,208 people · ~24 km away
Madrid135,000 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bogotá?

Bogotá has a population of 7,674,366 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Bogotá in?

Bogotá is located in Bogota D.C., Colombia.

Is Bogotá the capital of Colombia?

Yes, Bogotá is the capital of Colombia.

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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