Bucaramanga Population 2026
Bucaramanga has a population of 581,130, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 1.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
581,130
Rank in Colombia
#8
Coordinates
7.13°N, 73.12°W
~1,010 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
299 km
186 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| 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 Bucaramanga
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~8 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~8 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~17 km away
- Sabana de Torres27,845 people · ~51 km away
- Pamplona53,587 people · ~59 km away
- San Gil46,152 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga has a population of 581,130 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Bucaramanga in?
Bucaramanga is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Bucaramanga the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 299 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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